The epicenter was located in a seismically active volcanic archipelago located between Japan and Russia as shown in this modified Google Earth image. Big Island Now graphic.

Kuril Islands Hit by 7.2-Magnitude Quake, No Tsunami Generated April 18th, 2013 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, News, North Hawaii News, West Hawaii News

The tremor follows three of 6.5-magnitude or greater that hit the island chain in late February.

UPDATE: Two More Strong Quakes Hit Kurils; Still No Tsunami February 28th, 2013 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, Featured Articles, News, North Hawaii News, West Hawaii News

The tremor occurred in a seismically active island chain stretching from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to Japan.

No Hawaii Threat From Kuril Islands Quake November 16th, 2012 · No Comments · East Hawaii News, News, North Hawaii News, West Hawaii News

The 6.8 magnitude tremor occurred in one of the world’s most seismically active areas.

Events For Saturday 05/18/2013

Petroglyph Tour
@ Kings' Shops at the Waikoloa Beach Resort
Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, meet at the King's Shops center stage at 10:30 a.m. to take an hour long tour of nearby petroglyphs. Free event.

Steel Guitar Jam
@ Keauhou Shopping Center
Center courtyard stage from noon to 2 p.m. join Grumpy Dan and Steel guitar players.

Keiki Shows
@ 'Imiloa Astronomy Center
10 a.m. on Saturdays. Fee. Rotating children's entertainment. For more information visit www.imiloahawaii.org.

Kupuka'as Traditional Hawaiian Music
@ Queens' Marketplace
From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. meet Matthew and Rosalind Kupuka`a and enjoy traditional songs and hula with a very special island flavor. Known for their nahenahe (gentle voices) and perfect harmonies they bring back a feeling of old Hawai`i. Sweet guitar, ukulele, harmonious voices and lots of aloha.

Live Music in Puna
@ Alibi Tavern
On Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Blues, rock and country.

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