NEW YORK, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted 135 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga at 18:38:56 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 120.1 km, was initially determined to be at 15.00 degrees south latitude and 173.00 degrees west longitude. ■