Breaking news! A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tonga. A tsunami warning has been issued!

The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the earthquake's magnitude as 7.1. Dangerous tsunami waves may form within a 300-kilometer radius of Tonga's coast due to this earthquake.

The Tonga National Disaster Agency warned residents to stay away from beaches and coastal areas. Those living in low-lying coastal regions were advised to move to higher ground.

Tonga is a low-lying archipelago located on the 'Ring of Fire', an area known for frequent earthquakes due to intense tectonic activity.