Asia-Pacific

Powerful quake hits Tonga

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-11-24 22:37

HONG KONG: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 was reported near Tonga Tuesday, the website of United States Geological Survey said.

The quake happened at 12:47 GMT at a depth of 62 km. There were no immediate reports of damage or injure.