Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 strikes Tonga

Nuku`alofa [Tonga], July 2 : An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck 134 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

The earthquake took place at 10:27:43 (UTC) at a depth of 225.0 km.

According to the USGS, the epicentre of it was found at latitude 17.853°S and longitude 174.937°W, respectively.

No reports of casualties or material damage are known yet.

Further details awaited.

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