M 5.3 earthquake near 280 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga.
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred about 280 kilometers west-northwest of Neiafu, a town in Tonga in the South Pacific. While this is a moderate earthquake that was likely felt in the region, earthquakes of this size typically cause minimal structural damage and help scientists better understand seismic activity in this tectonically active area.
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