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Earthquake Under Maunakea Shakes North Hawaiʻi

by Big Island Video News
on Nov 13, 2020 at 9:52 am

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STORY SUMMARY

WAIMEA, Hawaiʻi - Initially measured at a Magnitude 3.7, the earthquake was felt in districts of North and South Kohala and Hāmākua.

(BIVN) – An earthquake occurred on Hawaiʻi island just after 9:36 a.m. on Friday morning, almost 5 miles below the northwest slopes of Maunakea.

UPDATE – (1:30 p.m.) – Although the earthquake was initially measured at a Magnitude 3.7, the UGSG Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reviewed the data and revised the seismic event to a Magnitude 3.8.

The earthquake was located roughly ten miles southeast of Waimea, and was felt in the districts of North Kohala, South Kohala and Hāmākua. Some reported feeling the temblor as far south as Kona and Hilo.

This is a breaking news story, and it will be updated with new information.


Filed Under: Hawaii Tagged With: earthquake, Mauna Kea, Waimea

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