M5.9 earthquake recorded on Mauna Loa; NO tsunami expected

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – No tsunami is expected following a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that occurred on the western flank of Mauna Loa Friday.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported the the quake’s origin time was 9:46 p.m. with preliminary coordinates of 19.3N, 155.9W, the warning center said.

Hawaii News Now received reports of strong shaking felt across the state…

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