New Delhi, March 30 -- A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga on Sunday, prompting an initial tsunami warning that was later lifted.

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of Tonga's main island.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert, cautioning that hazardous waves could affect coastlines within a 300-kilometer (185-mile) radius from the quake's epicenter.

As of now, there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Initially, the US tsunami warning system cautioned that hazardous waves could impact coastal areas within 300 kilometers (185 miles) of the epicenter. In response, Tonga's National Disaster Risk Management Of...