Earthquake hits Hawaii

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit south of the Big Island.

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February 9, 2024 - 3:53 PM

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HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey said Friday that a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck just south of the Big Island of Hawaii.

The earthquake was centered 11 miles south of Naalehu, Hawaii, at a depth of 6 miles. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no tsunami was expected.

Some shaking could be felt in Honolulu on the island of Oahu which is about 200 miles to the north.

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