Overview
- Late Friday night a magnitude 6.0 quake struck just south of Hōnaunau‑Nāpōʻopoʻo on the Island of Hawaiʻi, producing strong shaking across multiple islands and a series of aftershocks.
- The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued no tsunami threat and the USGS posted a Green alert for fatalities with a Yellow alert for economic losses while thousands of residents submitted felt reports.
- Hawaii County reported rockslides on Highway 11, downed utility lines, power outages and minor structural damage including to some homes and Kona Hospital, and crews worked overnight to clear debris.
- USGS and HVO said the event is consistent with bending stress on the oceanic plate rather than a direct volcanic trigger, but HVO forecast models indicate Kīlauea could produce another eruptive episode between May 24 and May 27.
- Officials warned more aftershocks are likely, emphasized the low chance of widespread casualties, and urged residents to report damage, avoid closed roads and follow local advisories as repairs continue.