Volcano, HI – A cluster of earthquakes struck the southern region of Hawaii’s Big Island on Friday, shaking communities near Volcano and Pāhala within just hours of each other.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), at least five quakes hit the area in the past 24 hours, ranging from magnitude 2.5 to a stronger magnitude 4.1. The most significant quake, a 4.1-magnitude tremor, was recorded at 5:52 a.m. local time about 3 kilometers southwest of Pāhala at a depth of 31 kilometers. More than 140 people submitted “Did You Feel It?” reports, with shaking described as light to moderate.
Just minutes later, a 2.6-magnitude quake occurred in nearly the same location southwest of Pāhala. Another pair of quakes measuring 2.5 and 2.6 struck within the hour, including one about 20 kilometers southeast of town at nearly 40 kilometers deep. Later in the evening, a 2.5-magnitude earthquake was reported only 4 kilometers west-southwest of Volcano at a shallow depth of 0.6 kilometers.
USGS data shows the sequence occurred over less than 18 hours, raising concerns for residents given the region’s proximity to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and active volcanic systems. While no damage or injuries have been reported, experts are monitoring the situation closely.
Earthquake swarms in this region are not unusual, but residents are reminded to stay alert and review emergency plans.
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