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6.3 earthquake strikes southwest Tonga, no tsunami warning

6.3 earthquake strikes southwest Tonga, no tsunami warning

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The Pacific Tsunami warning Center did not issue a tsunami warning

An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, 427 km southwest of the island of Tonga, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

There were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami warning.