Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes West Hawai'i, Causing Infrastructure Damage
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the west side of the Big Island of Hawai'i, causing light to moderate damage to infrastructure. The earthquake occurred near the west flank of Mauna Loa volcano, with its epicenter located about 7.5 miles south of Hōnaunau-Nāpō'opo'o. The tremor resulted in rockslides, road closures, and power outages, affecting approximately 1,000 Hawaiian Electric customers. Local authorities, including Hawai'i County Civil Defense, are conducting damage assessments and have warned of potential aftershocks. Despite the significant shaking, no tsunami threat was reported.