Big Island Video News

Serving Hawaii County

  • Hawaiʻi Island News Regions
    • Hamakua
      • Mauna Kea
    • Hilo
    • Kau
    • Kona
    • Kohala
    • Puna

from interactive map courtesy USGS

Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Shakes Kalapana
Avatar photo

by Big Island Video News
on Jan 29, 2020 at 1:24 pm

Subscribe to Big Island Video News (FREE)

* indicates required

STORY SUMMARY

HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Preliminary data indicates that the earthquake measuring a magnitude of 3.7 was centered in the vicinity of Kalapana and did not cause a tsunami.

UPDATE – The United States Geological Survey has reviewed this event and revised the earthquake magnitude from a M3.7 up to a M3.8. 

(BIVN) – UPDATED – A Magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck 9 miles southwest of Leilani Estates on Wednesday at around 12:23 p.m.

The event was not strong enough to cause a tsunami, emergency officials reported.

From the Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense:

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake which occurred at approximately 12:23pm in the vicinity of Kalapana was not large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawaii. I say again, there is NO TSUNAMI THREAT to the Island of Hawaii.

Preliminary data indicates that the earthquake measuring a magnitude of 3.7 was centered in the vicinity of Kalapana.

As in all earthquakes, be aware of the possibility of after-shocks. If the earthquake was strongly felt in your area, precautionary checks should be made for any damages; especially to utility connections of Gas, Water, and Electricity.

This is a breaking news story.


Filed Under: Puna Tagged With: earthquake

LATEST NEWS

Hawaiʻi County Firework Permits Available For July 4th

Kilauea Volcano Update: Eruption Paused After Episode 27

Hawaiʻi Governor Signs Fireworks Bills

Hawaiʻi Begins Electric Vehicles Road Usage Charge

Kahua Kahe Mālie Integrated Care Hub Opens In Ainaloa

“Voluntary Compliance Order” Issued To Stop Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Spread

About Big Island Video News

  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2025 · Dynamik-Gen on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in