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• Deep 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Tonga; Tsunami Threat Averted

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: Asia

  A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Tuesday morning. While the tremor triggered emergency sirens in the capital, Nuku'alofa, and p...

• Moderate 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Eastern Cuba at Shallow Depth Near Maisi

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Americas

  A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Cuba early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 11.6 kilometers, wi...