Tonga was shaken by a 6.6 quake, 70km northwest of Fangale'ounga, on Monday morning. Photo: USGS / Screenshot

Tonga earthquake - Figure 1
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Officials in Tonga were quick to jump into action on Monday morning when an earthquake was detected 32 kms north-west of Ha'apai. 

A tsunami warning, which has since been cancelled, was issued immediately, and the public were advised to evacuate inland, or to higher ground. 

Tonga earthquake - Figure 2
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RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton has more. 

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Tonga earthquake - Figure 3
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