A magnitude 7.5 earthquake was detected some 148 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean roughly 103 miles west of Neiafu, Tonga.
© FOX WeatherA magnitude 7.5 earthquake was detected some 148 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean roughly 103 miles west of Neiafu, Tonga.
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake was detected some 148 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean roughly 103 miles west of Neiafu, Tonga. According to the USGS, the quake was felt across several of the Tongan islands just after 5:30 p.m. local time (12:30 a.m. EST).

At least three other smaller quakes were recorded shortly after at similar depths.

The country's meteorological service issued a Tsunami Warning across the whole island chain and urged people to evacuate to higher ground.

The warning was lifted about 2 hours after the quake and there's no immediate report of any tsunami waves or any damage.