No Advisories After 3.5 Earthquake in Waters North of Molokaʻi

3.5 preliminary magnitude earthquake north of Molokaʻi. Map courtesy USGS.

By Wendy Osher

There were no immediate advisories issued following a preliminary magnitude 3.5 earthquake reported in waters north of Molokaʻi and north east of Oʻahu at around 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.

Initial reports indicate that the quake was felt in Kaunakakai and Kualapuʻu on Molokaʻi; and in Kailua, Kapolei, and Honolulu on Oʻahu.

According to the USGS, the quake was measured at a depth of 4 km, and was located: 38 miles N of Kualapuʻu, Molokaʻi; 45 mi ENE of Kailua, Oʻahu; 48 mi ENE of Kane’ohe, Oʻahu; 55 miles ENE of Honolulu; and 56 miles ENE of Halawa.