6.0 earthquake off Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 6.0 (preliminary magnitude 5.9) earthquake that occurred 12 km S of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, on Hawaiʻi Island. The location is on the western flank of Maunaloa.
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports the quake occurred at a depth of 22.39 km (13.91 miles).
The USGS Did You Feel It? site recorded multiple felt reports on Hawaiʻi Island. The quake was also felt across various parts of Maui including Kahului in Central Maui, with residents describing the tremor as a long rumbling.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a notification saying, “No tsunami is expected; however, some areas may have experienced strong shaking.
The Hawaiʻi Civil Defense Agency issued an information statement at 10:20 p.m. saying, “As in all earthquakes, be aware of the possibility of after-shocks. If the earthquake was strongly felt in your area, check for any damages, including but not limited to structural and gas, water, and electrical utilities.”
The USGS reports that nearby places include the following:
- Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, Hawaiʻi, 12.6 km (7.8 mi) N. Population: 2,567
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, 35.8 km (22.3 mi) NNW. Population: 11,975
- Hilo, Hawaiʻi, 92.2 km (57.3 mi) ENE. Population: 43,263
- Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiʻi, 97.9 km (60.9 mi) ENE. Population: 11,404
- Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, 301.4 km (187.3 mi) NW. Population: 371,657
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