Magnitude 6.9 quake hits Tonga as Pacific leaders meet
26 آب 2024 10:33
The Pacific Kingdom of Tonga was jolted by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Monday (August 26, 2024), the United States Geological Survey said, as foreign leaders gathered for a key regional summit.
Tonga’s seaside capital Nuku’alofa is hosting the Pacific Islands Forum, with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres among the high-profile delegates.
Although the quake did not trigger a tsunami warning, some businesses near the coast briefly evacuated to higher ground.
Tonga’s seaside capital Nuku’alofa is hosting the Pacific Islands Forum, with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres among the high-profile delegates.
Although the quake did not trigger a tsunami warning, some businesses near the coast briefly evacuated to higher ground.