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Update: No tsunami threat to Hawaiian Islands following earthquake off Russia
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, this morning.
Statewide siren drill held following recent warning
Siren Towers will undergo testing on Friday as part of the monthly evaluation of the Statewide Outdoor Warning Siren System, which covers all hazards.
Volcano Watch: Distant vs. local earthquakes and tsunami response times in Hawai‘i
Tsunami waves generated by distant earthquakes take hours to reach the Hawaiian Islands, giving people time to evacuate vulnerable areas. Local tsunami, however, do not need to travel far to reach our shores, leaving a much shorter time to respond.
Update: Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green said no wave of consequence has hit islands
Green said earlier Tuesday afternoon that the state was bracing for “significant damage along the coastlines.”
Hawaiʻi County preparing for expected tsunami with roadblocks, evacuations, airport closure, shelters
Hawaiʻi County has set up 180 roadblocks around the island to prevent people from going into tsunami zone areas.
No tsunami threat after 6.6-earthquake north of Papua New Guinea
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu said there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi and no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami expected at this time.
Waves of hope are on the horizon for the partially-shuttered Pacific Tsunami Museum
Although laid off in December, former staff at Hilo’s Pacific Tsunami Museum are volunteering their time to continue the mission of saving lives through tsunami awareness and education.
Update: Earthquake that struck Big Island has been downgraded to magnitude 5.7
According to Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the earthquake had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes.
First monthly test of outdoor warning siren system scheduled
The siren test will be coordinated with a test of the Live Audio Broadcast segment of the Emergency Alert System.
No tsunami threat following 4.3-magnitude earthquake near Ka‘ū
The tumbler occurred at 3:17 p.m. As in all earthquakes, be aware of the possibility of after-shocks.
7.1 magnitude earthquake in Sea of Bali; no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirms there is no tsunami threat to the Island and State of Hawai‘i.
4.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Big Island on Sunday
An earthquake of about 4.4 magnitude occurred around 1:36 p.m. on Sunday on the Big Island.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Tonga, no tsunami threat
There was an earthquake of about magnitude 6.9 in the Neiafu region in Tonga on Sunday.
7.2 magnitude earthquake south of Fiji; no tsunami threat to Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck at about 8:06 a.m. south of the islands of Fiji poses no tsunami threat to the Hawaiian Islands.
4.0 earthquake in ʻAlenuihāhā Channel off Maui coast; NO tsunami expected for Big Island
Although some areas of Hawai’i may have experienced shaking from the earthquake in the Pacific Ocean, no tsunami is expected for the Hawaiian Islands.
No tsunami threat issued after powerful earthquake hits Tonga
There is no tsunami threat following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake in near Tonga in the south pacific that occurred early this morning.
Tsunami Surges Force Cancellation of Regatta, Floods Portions of Kona Hotel
A BIIF high school regatta was canceled as tsunami surges, triggered by a volcano eruption in Tonga, flooded the Kona pier damaging a hotel, equipment and canoes early this morning.
Tsunami Advisory Cancelled
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has cancelled the tsunami advisory that was issued earlier for the Island and State of Hawai‘i.
Magnitude-4.0 Earthquake Rumbles in Deep Ocean Offshore of Kailua-Kona
No tsunami is expected after a magnitude-4.0 earthquake rumbled in the deep ocean south of Kaho‘olawe this morning, July 7.
State Advises Emergency Prep in Wake of Tsunami Watch
The Hawai´i Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA) is advising those in low-lying areas across the state to begin emergency preparations after the National Weather Service issued a tsunami watch for all of Hawai´i.
