Kīlauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted early Monday in a remote area, causing no immediate threat to communities. The eruption, which began through four fissures, has been downgraded from a warning to a watch level. The eruption site is within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which has been closed since 2008 due to safety concerns. Elevated seismic activity and gas emissions were noted, but officials do not expect significant lava production. Some park areas remain closed as a precaution.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, causing items to fall off shelves and a power outage in a nearby town. The earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, did not cause a tsunami or serious damage. Hawaii experiences earthquakes due to various reasons, including the movement of magma and the weight of the islands bending and stressing the Earth's crust. There were no immediate reports of damage to telescopes or national park facilities, and earthquakes are not uncommon in the region.
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck the Big Island of Hawaii, with shaking felt in Honolulu about 200 miles away. The earthquake, centered south of Naalehu, occurred at a depth of 6 miles, with several aftershocks following. No significant damage was immediately reported, and no tsunami warning was expected. Big Island Mayor Mitch Roth, who was in Honolulu at the time, felt the shaking and immediately contacted emergency management officials. Residents and businesses reported feeling the forceful shaking, with some minor items falling but no major damage.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa on Hawaii's Big Island, causing items to fall off shelves in nearby towns but not resulting in major damage. No tsunami was expected, and the earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, was attributed to the weight of the Hawaiian Islands on the Earth’s surface. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory stated that the earthquake didn't affect Mauna Loa or neighboring Kilauea volcano and wouldn't cause significant infrastructure damage. The Big Island, mostly rural, experiences earthquakes on average once every 1.5 years, with this one also being felt in Honolulu.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, causing power outages and minor damage, but no tsunami. The earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.3, shook the island and was felt in Honolulu. Mauna Loa, one of the world's largest active volcanoes, last erupted in late 2022. The earthquake didn't affect Mauna Loa or neighboring volcano Kilauea, and there was no apparent damage to roads or visitor centers. Hawaii experiences earthquakes due to various reasons, including magma movement, and the majority of earthquakes occur on and around the Big Island.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck just south of Hawaii's Big Island, initially reported as magnitude 6.3 before being downgraded, with no tsunami expected. Some shaking was felt in Honolulu, about 200 miles away, and the Hawaii emergency management agency confirmed no tsunami threat. The Big Island mayor, Mitch Roth, felt the earthquake in Honolulu and anticipated reports of damage, while Julia Neal and Derek Nelson described the forceful shaking experienced in different areas.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Pahala on Hawaii's Big Island, causing strong shaking in many areas. No tsunami is expected, and while no injuries have been reported in Naalehu, some businesses have lost electricity.
Hawaiian Electric initiated rolling outages on Hawai‘i Island due to a generation shortfall, affecting about 25,500 customers, but has since lifted the request to conserve electricity and restored power to all affected customers. The outages were caused by two turbine units going offline, resulting in the need to shed load and force power outages around the island. The utility is addressing the issues and responding to outages, with the impacted areas and timing of outages based on electric demand.
The red flag warning has been canceled for Oahu but remains in effect for the leeward areas of Maui County and Hawaii Island until 6 p.m. today. The warning is issued due to a combination of strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels that increase the risk of wildfires. Lahaina's four public schools have been closed as a precaution. A wind advisory is also in effect for parts of all islands until 6 p.m. Monday, with strong winds expected to knock down tree branches and make driving difficult. Increasing showers are forecasted for Kauai and Oahu, while Maui County and the Big Island remain dry.
