No tsunami threat following 4.3-magnitude earthquake near Ka‘ū

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake near Ka‘ū this afternoon didn’t trigger a tsunami for Hawai‘i Island. The earthquake had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. 

The tumbler occurred at 3:17 p.m. As in all earthquakes, be aware of the possibility of after-shocks. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was four miles southeast of Pāhala below sea level.

This earthquake appears to be the result of faulting on the offshore section of Kīlauea’s Southwest Rift Zone, according to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. While the tumbler was felt at Kīlauea’s summit, it did not cause any changes in seismicity or deformation. 

If you have any damages you would like to report as a result of the quake, complete an online form at www.hawaiicounty.gov/civil-defense.

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor Hawaiian volcanoes for any changes.