The U.S. Geological Survey says that a 7.9 earthquake has struck near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for adjacent islands in the South Pacific.

An undersea volcano erupted off the coast of Tonga shooting clouds of smoke, steam and ash thousands of feet (meters) into the sky above the South Pacific ocean, officials said Wednesday.

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck beneath the South Pacific Ocean on Sunday, shaking buildings in the nearest country, Tonga, for about two minutes, officials and residents said. No damage or injuries were reported.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has rocked southern Tonga but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has rocked southern Tonga but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

A spokesman says Tonga’s new king will relinquish many of his powers in a move that would end a near-absolute monarchy.

Officials say a strong earthquake in the South Pacific has shaken homes and other buildings in Tonga, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage.The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 6.1 temblor struck midmorning Friday about 125...

Officials say a strong earthquake in the South Pacific has shaken homes and other buildings in Tonga, but there were no immediate reports of injury or damage.The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 6.1 temblor struck midmorning Friday about 125...

Island countries from around the world warned Tuesday that despite debate over global warming and the potential for a significant increase in sea levels, there has been little concrete action to stem the climate changes that threatens their...