Second strong earthquake reported in South Pacific

A pair of strong earthquakes have struck off the South Pacific nations of Tonga and Samoa, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage and no tsunami warning was issued.

The US Geological Survey said the first quake had a magnitude of 6.4 and a depth of 11 kilometres (seven miles), striking 109 kilometres (68 miles) north-east of Tonga's Hihifo district.