An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 shakes Pangai, in Tonga

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(CNN) -- A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck about 140 miles off Tonga's Pangai Island on Thursday, according to data from the US Geological Survey.

According to USGS data, the earthquake occurred at 7:40 p.m. local time, at a depth of 4.2 km.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center told CNN there was no danger of potentially dangerous waves in the vicinity, calling the quake "pretty small."

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