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4.4 Magnitude Quake Hits South of Fern Acres

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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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