2018 Hawaii earthquake

On May 4, 2018, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 struck Hawaii at around 12:33 p.m. local time.[1] The earthquake's epicenter was near the south flank of Kīlauea, which has been the site of seismic and volcanic activity since late April.[2] The quake happened at the same time as the lava outbreaks at the volcano.

The earthquake left two deaths and 28 injuries.[3]

References
  1. "USGS upgrades strength of latest Kilauea earthquake to magnitude 6.9; no tsunami". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. May 4, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  2. "Magnitude-6.9 quake jolts Hawaii's Big Island". Associated Press. May 4, 2018. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
  3. "Hawaii: Two dead, 28 injured after 6.9-magnitude earthquake causes eruption in Kilauea volcano; residents flee – Firstpost". www.firstpost.com. Retrieved May 5, 2018.




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