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| 3 October 2024, Thursday |

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake felt widely across Big Island of Hawaii; no damage or risk of tsunami

Officials confirmed that a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Big Island of Hawaii on Monday. While the quake was widely felt, there have been no reports of damage or injuries.
The earthquake hit at 5:54 p.m. near the Kilauea volcano at a depth of 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) below sea level, according to a statement from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. The initial quake and a magnitude 3.0 aftershock were not related to volcanic activity, the statement said.

“Aftershocks will likely continue, some large enough to be felt locally. We see no detectable changes in activity at Kilauea as a result of these earthquakes,” the observatory said.

There was no risk of a tsunami, officials said.

Hundreds of people across much of the island reported shaking.

    Source:
  • Citynews.ca