6.3-magnitude quake strikes off Hawaii Island; no tsunami expected

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck just off Hawaii Island shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, producing strong shaking across the state.

No tsunami is expected, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

USGS reports the quake was located 3 miles from Naalehu — just off the Kau Coast.

It was reportedly at a depth of 6 miles.

Residents on the Big Island say they felt strong shaking and that items jumped off their shelves and pictures fell from walls. The temblor was also felt on Oahu; many said they felt shaking. 

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 Magnitude    5.7
Region    ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
Date time    2024-02-09 20:06:31.2 UTC
Location    19.231 ; -155.510
Depth    35 km
Distance    337 km ESE of Honolulu, United States / pop: 371,000 / local time: 10:06:31.2 2024-02-09
4 km WNW of Pāhala, United States / pop: 1,300 / local time: 10:06:31.2 2024-02-09