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The earthquake was at a depth of 24.8 km (15.4 miles) that
struck the sea at about 211 km (131 miles) east of south-east of
Neiafu, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
"Based on all available data the tsunami threat from this
Earthquake has now passed," said the U.S. Pacific Tsunami
Warning Center.
There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand, the country's
National Emergency Management Agency said on Twitter.
Tonga's meteorological service continued to warn residents to
remain inland and on high ground.
"Please remain inland and on high ground and please listen to
radio until further advised. For mariners, move away from the
reefs to deep ocean," it said on its Facebook page.
In January, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption
triggered a tsunami that destroyed villages and resorts and
knocked out communications for the South Pacific nation of about
105,000 people. At least three people were killed.
(Reporting by Maria Ponnezhath and Abinaya Vijayaraghavan in
BengaluruEditing by Raissa Kasolowsky and Chizu Nomiyama)
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