Tsunami warning lifted after 7.1 earthquake near Tonga in South Pacific; no initial damage reports

- Monday, March 31, 2025 - 4 weeks ago No Comments 1,703 Views

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

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Small tsunami waves splash ashore on remote Japanese islands

- Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 7 months ago No Comments 4,534 Views

Small tsunami waves splashed ashore on remote Japanese islands yesterday morning after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity. The offshore quake was not

Powerful earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami advisory

- Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 9 years ago 1 Comment 11,162 Views

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has struck southern Japan, barely 24 hours after a deadly quake hit the same region. The quake shook the Kumamoto region at

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Asian tsunami 10th anniversary marked with tears and hope

- Tuesday, December 30, 2014 - 10 years ago No Comments 7,056 Views

A packed train in Sri Lanka that was swept off the tracks by waves as big as elephants. A boat patrolling off Thailand's shore hurled more than a mile inland.