Earthquake near Tonga

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A 5.1-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Tonga.



The moderate quake struck at a depth of 44.5 kilometres east of the capital Nuku'Alofa at 9.40am, said the US Geological Survey.



There have been no immediate reports of damage or warnings of a tsunami.

Two earthquakes struck to the northeast of Tonga a week ago, causing no damage.


Nine people died in Tonga in an earthquake-triggered tsunami in October last year.



- NEWSTALK ZB