While you may think quakes are a western US problem, some of the largest temblors in US history have happened in the East.
KAHALUU-KEAUHOU, Hawaii — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake shook the Kona Coast on Hawaii‘s Big Island at 5:58 p.m. local time on Monday, according to the USGS. The epicenter was a little more than 3.5 miles offshore of the community of Kahaluu-Keauhou and 21 miles below sea level.
A Tsunami Warning was not issued.
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A magnitude 4.6 earthquake shook the Kona Coast on Hawaii’s Big Island at 5:58 p.m. local time on Monday.
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Shaking was felt across the Big Island and parts of Maui.
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According to the USGS, the earthquake was not related to magma movement and had no impact on the Big Island’s volcanoes, including Kīlauea — one of the world’s most active volcanoes — as well as Mauna Loa and Hualālai, which remains active but is currently dormant.
This follows a magnitude 6.0 quake that rattled the Big Island on May 22.
The 48th episode of the Mount Kīlauea Volcano.
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“Aftershocks are possible in the coming hours to days,” the USGS said.
There’s been no word on the extent of any damage.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
