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 led to two deaths and 28 injuries.[3]
2018 Hawaii Earthquake Media
Foreshock and aftershock occurrence with time
Map of aftershock distribution
References
- ↑ "USGS upgrades strength of latest Kilauea earthquake to magnitude 6.9; no tsunami". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. May 4, 2018. http://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/05/03/breaking-news/kilauea-volcano-may-2018/. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ↑ Magnitude-6.9 quake jolts Hawaii's Big Island. May 4, 2018. https://apnews.com/b73a9bcb51c64dbe95c404fa020d9988. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ↑ 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.
