Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Hawaii’s Big Island
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck late Friday about eight miles south of Honaunau-Napoopoo at a depth of 14 miles. The quake was felt on Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu. No tsunami warning was issued and officials reported no immediate damage or injuries.
NewsweekA magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck late Friday local time roughly eight miles south of Honaunau-Napoopoo on Hawaii’s Big Island at a depth of about 14 miles. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the event and confirmed it was widely felt across the islands of Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu.
No Tsunami Expected The U.S.
Tsunami Warning Centers and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center stated that no tsunami was expected. Officials added there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said it was assessing the Kilauea volcano following the quake. Kilauea has been erupting episodically since December 23, 2024. An earlier observatory update on Friday forecast the next eruption sometime between May 24 and May 27.
Reports of shaking surfaced quickly on social media. >"I knew I felt that quake. I thought a boulder was rolling down the side of the mountain or something." — Social media user, via X This is a developing story.
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Story Timeline
4 events- May 23, 8:03 AM ET
2 new sources added: Abc News, @ABC
2 sourcesAbc News · @ABC - Friday evening local time
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes eight miles south of Honaunau-Napoopoo at 14-mile depth.
2 sourcesNewsweek · New York Post - Shortly after the quake
U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers state no tsunami is expected.
2 sourcesNewsweek · New York Post - Friday update
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory assesses Kilauea and issues May 24-27 eruption window.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues monitoring Kilauea activity.
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