Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Shakes Hawaii’s Big Island
Hawaii’s Big Island was struck by a magnitude 5.7 earthquake on Friday morning, centered on Mauna Loa’s southern flank, just southwest of Pahala. Initially reported as having a magnitude of 6.3, the quake was later downgraded by the US Geological Survey (USGS). Despite the significant tremor, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed that no tsunami was expected.
The earthquake’s effects were felt as far as Honolulu, about 200 miles north on the island of Oahu, with several aftershocks reported in the region. Fortunately, there have been no reports of serious damage. Residents on the Big Island experienced strong shaking, causing shelves to tremble and pictures to fall. Although there’s no tsunami threat, the community is on alert for potential damage reports.
The earthquake, attributed to the weight of the Hawaiian Islands pressing down on the Earth’s surface, is a type of seismic event that occasionally occurs in the islands. According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the quake did not affect Mauna Loa or the neighboring Kilauea volcano and was not expected to damage buildings or infrastructure.
M 5.7 Earthquake Shakes Hawaii’s Big Island: Actionable Insights on EigenPrism
All EigenPrism® users can assess the post-event impact of the earthquake using the following links:
- M 5.7 – 2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii; MMI Footprint as of 2024-02-09
- M 5.7 – 2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii; PGV Footprint as of 2024-02-09
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