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Volcano Watch: Earthquakes and volcanoes, a recipe for preparedness

Feeling occasional earthquakes is part of the experience of living in the State of Hawaiʻi, especially on the Island of Hawai‘i.  The vast majority of felt earthquakes are small, but the less common large earthquakes can be damaging, so it is important to be prepared. 

Volcano Watch: Large Earthquake Serves as a Reminder to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”

The magnitude-6.2 earthquake that occurred on Sunday, Oct. 10 serves as a stark reminder that the State of Hawai‘i is no stranger to potentially damaging earthquakes.

4.0 Earthquake Near Nā‘ālehu on Hawai‘i Island

There were no immediate advisories issued following a 4.0 earthquake reported at 6:43 p.m. HST on Sunday, Oct. 12, seven miles north of Nā‘ālehu in the Ka‘ū District of Hawaiʻi Island, according to the the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.