No Threat to Hawaii from 6.7-magnitude South Pacific Quake

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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea shortly before 1 p.m. HST on March 10. Photo credit: PTWC.

Posted on March 10th, 2013

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by Denise Laitinen

No destructive widespread tsunami threat is expected from a earthquake that struck in the South Pacific this afternoon.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is reporting a 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at 12:52 p.m. HST in the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea.

Although localized tsunamis within 100 miles of the earthquake’s epicenter are possible, there is no expected tsunami threat to Hawaii.

Events For Monday 05/20/2013

The Garden Within
@ Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus
An exhibition of contemporary multimedia by Phan Barker. Abstract fiber sculptures and paintings made of silk, thread and wood capture the beauty of the island while tending to the soul. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Yoga in Volcano
@ Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus
On Monday morning (7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.) and Tuesday, Thursday evening classes (5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.) available for $10 or $5 for VAC members.

Nature Walk in Volcano
@ Volcano Art Center, Niaulani Campus
This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m.

Walking Club
@ Sangha Hall
Get fit with this 3-days a week walking club. Meet at Sangha Hall each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 a.m.

Chocolate and Coffee Tasting
@ Queens' Marketplace
At Keoki's Donkey Balls enjoy a tasting of chocolate and coffee at 9:30 a.m.

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