Tonga’s National Tsunami Warning Centre has confirmed there is no tsunami threat to the country following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded on Saturday night.
The Tonga Meteorological Service reported the epicentre was located 17 kilometres east‑southeast of Niuatoutapu, at coordinates 15.9° South, 173.5° West.
The earthquake occurred at 10.28pm (08 March 2026) Tonga time, with a depth of 150km
In an advisory issued at 10.40pm, authorities said the quake was not expected to generate a tsunami capable of affecting Tonga.
“Based on the earthquake information above, a resultant tsunami wave is unlikely to affect Tonga,” the statement said.
The agency noted that the magnitude is provisional and may be updated as additional seismic data becomes available.
The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has not activated in response to the event.
Officials say this will be the final message unless significant changes occur.
Residents seeking further information can contact the Tonga Meteorological Service on (676) 7400026, (676) 35009, or 0800 638. General emergency enquiries can be made to (676) 26340.
The advisory was authorised by duty officers at the Tonga Meteorological Service.
