The United States Geological Survey says an earthquake of magnitude 5.6 has struck off Tonga.
There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties from the quake, which hit at a depth of 10 km, about 100 km off Hihifo which is on Niuatoputapu.
The earthquake was also recorded south-southeast off the coast of Sigave in the French territory of Wallis and Futuna.
No tsunami warning was issued by the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.
Source:
RNZ Pacific