Magnitude-5.7 Earthquake Strikes Hawaii’s Big Island, Aftershocks Felt

A magnitude-5.7 earthquake has hit the Big Island of Hawaii, with reports of shaking felt as far as Honolulu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake, which occurred around 10 a.m. local time, was centered 11 miles south of Naalehu, Hawaii, at a depth of 6 miles. Fortunately, no tsunami warning was issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

Shaking was also reported on the island of Oahu, as per the USGS Did You Feel It? page. A series of aftershocks followed in the same region, although there have been no immediate reports of significant damage from the initial quake.

Big Island Mayor Mitch Roth, who was in Honolulu for a medical appointment, described the moment he felt dizzy, initially attributing it to the procedure before realizing it was an earthquake. Roth quickly contacted emergency management officials to assess the situation and prepare for any aftermath.

Julia Neal, owner of Pahala Plantation Cottages, reported that some items fell during the shaking, citing the rattling of old wooden plantation homes. Meanwhile, Derek Nelson, manager of the Kona Canoe Club in Kona, shared that the tremor was intense but fortunately caused no damage in the oceanside community.