Earthquake strikes off Tonga, tsunami advisory cancelled for American Samoa

An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck in the sea about south-west of Samoa and American Samoa, and north-west of Hihifo, Tonga, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.

A tsunami advisory was issued and quickly withdrawn for American Samoa and the earthquake could soon impact nearby coasts, Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) said.

The quake was at a depth of 36km, the USGS said.

Reuters