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According to experts, “strong shaking’ could be felt all the way to Honolulu on the island of Oahu, about 200 miles to the north of Oahu.”
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 5.7 magnitude earthquake on the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, early Friday morning. Although no tsunami is expected as of yet (as per the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center), shaking could be felt as far as Honolulu, about 200 miles to the north on the island of Oahu.
The earthquake was initially reported as a magnitude 6.3 before being downgraded, centred on Mauna Loa’s southern flank, 1.3 miles (2km) southwest of Pahala.
Warnings Have Been Issued to Residents
Residents on the Big Island experienced shaking and witnessed shelves and pictures falling. The Big Island’s mayor, Mitch Roth, felt the earthquake while in Honolulu and immediately contacted emergency management officials.
The earthquake was caused by the weight of the Hawaiian Islands on the Earth’s surface, and it did not affect Mauna Loa or the neighbouring Kilauea volcano. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory assured that the intensity of the quake would not cause significant damage to buildings or infrastructure.