Overview
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck about 3.7 miles south of Hōnaunau‑Nāpōʻopoʻo at roughly 9:46 p.m. Friday, with USGS reporting focal depths near 14–22 km.
- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there is no tsunami threat from the event and no tsunami advisory was issued.
- Several aftershocks followed, including an early M3.2 and at least one M4.0, while local officials reported rockslides on Highway 11, downed utility lines, power outages, and minor damage to some homes and Kona Hospital.
- The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and USGS say the quake was caused by oceanic plate bending rather than a direct volcanic trigger, and the USGS issued Green and Yellow impact alerts to signal low likelihood of widespread fatalities but possible localized economic loss.
- Crews are clearing debris and restoring services, residents are being warned to expect more aftershocks, and officials say close monitoring of Kīlauea will continue through the May 24–27 forecast window though no eruption warning has been issued.