Big Islanders got a shaky start to the weekend this morning.
An estimated 4.4 magnitude earthquake occurred at approximately 4:37 a.m.
The quake originated on the south flank of Kilauea volcano, about 19 kilometers south of Fern Acres.
According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, no tsunami is expected.
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However, according to the PTWC, the Hawaiian Islands may continue to experience small non-destructive sea level changes and strong or unusual currents lasting up to several hours this morning due to last night’s earthquake in Alaska.
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