Yahoo News Earthquake hits Hawaii's Big Island, 'strong shaking' in many areas
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Pahala on Hawaii's Big Island on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A reporter with Honolulu ABC affiliate KITV said he felt strong, intense shaking near Hilo on the Big Island.
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"It was one of the strongest ones I've ever felt here," one hotel owner said.
The governor's office said no tsunami is expected.
UPDATE--REVISED EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS: The earthquake at 10:07am HST today (2/9) was determined to be on the SE flank of Mauna Loa, and the magnitude downgraded to 5.7. There is still NO tsunami threat expected. pic.twitter.com/W1De60sMzu
— Hawaii EMA (@Hawaii_EMA) February 9, 2024
In Naalehu, no injuries have been reported but some businesses have lost electricity, according to Naalehu police.
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