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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Tonga, no tsunami threat

July 2, 2023, 8:36 AM HST
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There was an earthquake of about magnitude 6.9 in the Neiafu region in Tonga on Sunday.

According to a release from the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake had a depth of around 153 miles.

Currently there is no tsunami danger, Tsunami Warning System said in reports.

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