M5.9 earthquake recorded on Mauna Loa; NO tsunami expected

HONAUNAU (HawaiiNewsNow) – No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about seven miles to the east-southeast of Honaunau within the South Kona space of ​​Hawaii Island.

According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 9:46 pm It was centered about 3.7 miles east-southeast of the Honaunau-Napoopoo space alongside the western flank of Mauna Loa.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center mentioned no tsunami was generated by the earthquake.

A second, weaker magnitude 3.2 earthquake, occurred six minutes later, simply to the northwest of the primary.

Hawaii News Now acquired reviews of sturdy shaking felt throughout the state as far-off as Omao on the island of Kauai.

Residents additionally reported sturdy shaking on Oahu in Kailua, Ewa Beach and Kapolei. HNN additionally acquired calls from Makawao and Wailuku on Maui.

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