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7.1 magnitude earthquake in Sea of Bali; no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i

Published August 28, 2023 • 10:39 AM HST Updated August 28, 2023 • 10:46 AM HST
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has reported a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred at approximately 9:56 a.m. HST in the Sea of Bali in the South Pacific.

The U.S. Geological Center has since report the quake to be a 7.1 tumbler.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirms there is no tsunami threat to the Island and State of Hawai‘i.

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