Earthquake unrelated to volcanic activity, scientists say

  • Hualalai towers over Kailua-Kona during clear weather. The magnitude-5.3 temblor that struck Saturday evening just east of Kalaoa was unrelated to volcanic activity, scientists say. (Chelsea Jensen/West Hawaii Today)

KAILUA-KONA — The magnitude-5.3 temblor that struck Saturday evening just east of Kalaoa was unrelated to volcanic activity, scientists say.