There is no tsunami threat after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake near Tonga

Nukualova (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 24 March 2026) A tsunami A depth of 7.6° was not yet expected earthquake Hit close Tonga islands on Tuesday, according to Pacific tsunami Warning Center (PTWC).

“nothing tsunami Threat because earthquake “It is located deep underground,” PTWC said.

The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was at a depth of about 238 kilometers. the earthquakeThe epicenter of the earthquake was more than 150 kilometers away from town Neavo in TongaThe US Geological Survey added.