Earthquakes rocked Hawaii’s Big Island on Friday as eruptions at the Kilauea volcano continued. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck (see video below) the island shortly after a 5.4-magnitude quake hit.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the second quake wasn’t strong enough to cause a tsunami, and Hawaii’s Department of Transportation said no damage had been reported to roads.
Yesterday, Hawaii County issued a mandatory evacuation order for neighborhoods near the lava flow in the mostly rural Puna district of the Big Island. In addition to the danger from lava, civil defense officials are warning the public about high levels of sulfur dioxide.
Nearby Places
Direction data (below) indicate the position of the event relative to the place.
- Royal Gardens (historical), Hawaii 1.5 km (0.9 mi) NNE Population: 0
- Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii 25.5 km (15.8 mi) SSW Population: 11,404
- Hilo, Hawaii 40.3 km (25.0 mi) S Population: 43,263
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 105.8 km (65.8 mi) ESE Population: 11,975
- Honolulu, Hawaii 364.8 km (226.7 mi) SE Population: 371,657
Article Resources:
- Hawaii Cruise Ship Tracker
- Hawaii Cruise Port Schedule
- Hawaii Geostationary Weather Satellite
- U.S. Geological Survey – Earthquakes
- Warning:150 Recent Hawaii Earthquakes Kilauea Volcano Active
Video: 6.9 Earthquake moment in Hilo, Hawaii | May 4, 2018
