Pacific tsunami warning lifted after 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes East Tonga

An earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck the Pacific sea around 211 km from the capital, SIA reports, citing foreign media.

The earthquake was at a depth of 24.8 km that struck the sea at about 211 km east of south-east of Neiafu, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Tonga's meteorological service continued to warn residents to remain inland and on high ground.

In January, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption triggered a tsunami that destroyed villages and resorts and knocked out communications for the South Pacific nation of about 105,000 people. At least three people were killed.

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