The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 7.9 magnitude earthquake in the region of the Samoa Islands at about 6:14 am local time today (9/29). The quake struck about 110 miles ENE of Hihifo, Tonga at a depth of about 21.7 miles.
Parts of the southern Pacific have been warned of the potential for a tsunami, including Hawaii which is under a tsunami watch.
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By Planet Data
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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