6.1 magnitude quake hits in far northern regions of Tongan islands

Honolulu, HAWAII — A 6.1 magnatude earthquake hit 89.9 miles east of Hihifo, Tonga and at a depth of 14 km. This was Saturday morning at approximately 4:30a.m. American Samoa time.

This is in the far north of the Tongan islands about 375 miles WSW of Tutuila.

There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the quake.

The Samoa Meteorology Division posted a statement on its Facebook page on Sunday (Samoa time) to assure the public that the earthquake did not generate a tsunami.