For instance, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake is considered moderate, but its impact can vary significantly based on its depth and proximity to populated areas. The recent Tonga quake, occurring at a ...

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 occurred in the waters of the Sea of Azov near the Russian-occupied Ukrainian Crimea.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck near Vava’u early this morning, but authorities have confirmed that it poses no tsunami threat to the region. This incident highlights the importance of ...

Hazardous waves are expected to hit the Pacific island after a nearby earthquake struck ...

BEIJING, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Tonga Islands at 2059 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 ...

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake rocks Tonga - Residents of the Pacific Island country were told to move to higher ground ...

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a strong earthquake about 150 miles off the coast of Tonga on Thursday, just weeks after the island nation was devastated by a volcanic eruption and subsequent ...

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted for the Pacific island country. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit about 100 ...