6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tonga islands in South Pacific

NUKU'ALOFA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 20th Apr, 2026) A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the islands of Tonga in the South Pacific, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The USGS said the quake occurred about 114 kilometres northeast of the village of Hihifo, at a depth of 10 kilometres.

There have been no immediate reports of casualties or material damage.