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Tonga: Earthquake: 2006/05/04
GLIDE: EQ-2006-000055-TON
| Period | 2006/05/04 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Tonga |
| Event Type | Earthquake |
| Outline | A massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the South Pacific island nation of Tonga on Thursday, triggering international warnings of a potentially lethal tsunami -- but those messages failed to reach the tiny nation. |
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| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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Report/Articles
BBC NEWS 2005/05/04
A strong earthquake measuring 8.0 has rocked the Pacific island nation of Tonga, but initial fears that it might trigger a tsunami have receded.
Geographycal Data
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
A great earthquake occurred about 160 km (100 miles) NE of NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga at 9:26 AM MDT, May 3, 2006 (May 04 at 4:26 AM local time in Tonga).