America's Samoa Tsunami Warning Was Revocational After The 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake

Earthquake illustration. (Unsplash/@jensaber)

JAKARTA - The tsunami warning for American Samoa was lifted after an earthquake measuring magnitude 6.7 hit between American Samoa and Tonga on Sunday.

The earthquake occurred under the sea about 269.2 km (167.3 miles) south-southwest of Tafuna in Samoa America at a depth of 36 km (22.4 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey.

The epicenter was about 108 km (67 miles) north-northeast Hihifo in Tonga. Shortly after the earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for America's Samoa region. However, the warning was lifted after there was no more potential.

"Based on all available data, there is no longer a tsunami threat to America due to this earthquake," the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, according to local media.

On November 11, the Tongan Government issued a tsunami warning, after an earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude hit the sea about 207 km (128 miles) from the capital, and warned residents to move to land to higher ground.

The earthquake was at a depth of 24.8 km (15.4 miles) that hit the sea about 207 km (128.6 miles) southeast of Neiafu, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tsunami warning was also issued to Samoa America, according to the Pacific Tsunami Alert Center (PTWC).

Meanwhile, in January, the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano triggered a tsunami that destroyed villages and resting places in Tonga in the same region, cutting off communications for the South Pacific nation of about 105,000 people. At least three people died as a result of the incident.