NUKU'ALOFA— The Associated Press
A strong earthquake struck far off the South Pacific island nation of Tonga on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports the magnitude-7.6 quake struck Friday at 1:57 p.m. ET about 870 kilometres south of Nuku'Alofa on Tonga. The quake struck at a depth of 39 kilometres.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami alert, but its report on the quake said sea level readings indicated that a tsunami was generated.
The quake hit 180 kilometres from New Zealand's remote, volcanic Kermadec Islands. The remote outpost is generally uninhabited aside from a weather station and a hostel for visiting New Zealand scientists and staff.
New Zealand Civil Defence officials issued but then quickly cancelled a tsunami warning. Read the rest on:
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