(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck in the sea about 24 kilometres southeast of Hihifo, Tonga on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
(Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck in the sea about 24 kilometres southeast of Hihifo, Tonga on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The quake was at a depth of 146 km (91 miles), the USGS said.
(Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; editing by Jason Neely)
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