An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The earthquake's epicenter was located about 280 km (174 miles) southwest of Tonga, at a depth of 167.4 km (104 miles), according to USGS.
The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said there was no tsunami threat for the U.S. West Coast, British Columbia, or Alaska following the quake.
Australia's Bureau Of Meteorology also said there was no tsunami threat to Australia.
The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) initially reported a magnitude of 7 for the earthquake near the southern region of the Fiji Islands.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Featured Video Of The Day
Japan Megaquake Alert Triggers Mass Hotel Cancellations, Disrupts Tourism 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Syria Japanese Urged To Avoid Panic Buying After Megaquake Fear Spreads 150 mg Semen In Kolkata Doctor's Body, Suspect Gang-Rape: Parents To Court "Want To Ask Congress...": Mamata Banerjee Snaps At Ally In Rape-Murder Case Mahindra Thar Roxx SUV Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 12.99 Lakh 16-Year-Old Schoolboy Beaten To Death By Maoists In Chattisgarh: Cops Donald Trump Fails To Unseat Judge Sentencing Him In Hush Money Case "Women Attacked, Disrobed, On Bengal's Streets": Governor Turns The Screw Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.