A magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck the Tonga region, triggering a tsunami advisory for American Samoa in the South Pacific.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration lifted the tsunami advisory soon after.
NOAA says there is no further tsunami threat from this quake, although minor sea level fluctuations may continue.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration lifted the tsunami advisory soon after.
NOAA says there is no further tsunami threat from this quake, although minor sea level fluctuations may continue.
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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Tonga region; triggers tsunami advisory for American Samoa in the South Pacific. Tsunami advisory lifted by NOAA shortly after, no further threat from quake, but minor sea level fluctuations may persist.
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ID: 81dea9d4-67d8-4d54-8452-520b4d1b80df
Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221111_41/
Date: Nov. 11, 2022
Created: 2022/11/12 13:24
Updated: 2025/12/09 11:40
Last Read: 2022/11/12 14:23