Earthquake shakes east Maui

East Maui was shaken by magnitude-3.7 earthquake at 8:44 p.m. Thursday just 1.2 miles east of Hana at a depth of 6.2 miles below sea level.

The earthquake had no apparent impact on Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes on the Big Island.

Weak shaking was reported from those who reported feeling the temblor, which was widely felt on Maui, Moloka‘i and the Big Island. More than 170 “Felt” reports were received within the first 30 minutes after the earthquake and nearly 200 by just before 10 p.m.

The majority (61) were from the Makawao area, followed by Kula (54) and Haʻikū (37), all on Maui. The quake was felt mostly by residents in North Hawaiʻi on the Big Island, with the majority of “Felt” reports coming from Hāwī (7), followed by Kapaʻau (4), Waimea (3) and Honomū (1).

No damage to buildings or infrastructure was expected based on earthquake intensity.

Aftershocks are possible in the coming days to weeks.

Earthquakes in this region are not common but occur occasionally.

These quakes are caused by bending of the crust beneath the islands. They are associated with adjustments related to the weight of the islands.

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