Category: tonga
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region at a depth of 94 km, with the nearest major city, Nuku'alofa in Tonga, about 772 km away.
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Kermadec Islands Region Hit by 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Kermadec Islands region at a shallow depth of 10 km on July 30, 2026. The USGS confirmed the event, located hundreds of kilometers from Tonga and New Zealand, with no immediate damage reports.
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Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region, prompting review by seismologists. The quake's epicenter was located far from major cities, posing minimal immediate threat.
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