Earthquake upgraded to magnitude-6.9

KAILUA-KONA — No tsunami was triggered by a magnitude-6.9 earthquake that struck at 12:33 p.m. Friday.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the temblor occurred on south flank of Kilauea Volcano. It initially reported the earthquake as a magnitude-6.0, but later upgraded it to magnitude-6.4.

“No tsunami is expected. Repeat. No tsunami is expected. However, many areas may have experienced strong shaking,” the center wrote in an information statement.

Click here and log in to view this story

Start Free AccountGet access to 7 premium stories every month for FREE!

Already a Subscriber?Current print subscriber? Activate your complimentary Digital account.

Subscribe NowChoose a package that suits your preferences.

Lax cash handling the latest problem at Mass Transit Agency

Leilani Estates eruption spreads to 4 fissures, more expected

Share this story

Finn May 4, 2018 1:23 pm

clearly felt this on the Kona side……and the one just an hour before it.

Reply
1. John Boudreau May 4, 2018 4:56 pm
  
  Greets from Japan …Love the Big Island ….Have been there 3 times …2 years ago we experienced two 7.8 quakes within 28 hours here in Kumamoto and man I thought it was the end of the world . We had to evacuate for about 10 days . 6.9 and at a shallow depth ( same as here ) must have been similar , no ?
  
  Reply

Earthquake upgraded to magnitude-6.9

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Featured Jobs