A HUGE 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit near Tonga and prompted a tsunami warning.
The US Geological Survey said the temblor hit about 62 miles northeast of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time.
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert saying hazardous waves could be possible for coasts located within 300 kilometres (185 miles) of the epicentre.
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