A deep 7.6 magnitude earthquake has hit one of Australia's closest neighbours. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center advised no tsunami was expected after the earthquake struck the Tonga islands on Tuesday. 'There is no tsunami threat because the earthquake is located too deep inside the earth,' PTWC said. There is also no tsunami threat to Australia or New Zealand. A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Tonga islands on Tuesday

Source: Daily Mail March 24, 2026 14:53 UTC