Tonga is shaken by a 6.6 magnitude earthquake

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck Tonga on Monday morning.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 112 kilometers and the epicenter was 70 kilometers northwest of Fangale’ounga, the USGS reported.

The tremor was recorded around 9:30 local time and Tongan authorities urged locals to head to higher ground.

The Bureau of Meteorology has said there is no tsunami risk for Australia.

More to come.