A Friday night earthquake in the South Kona area of Hawaiʻi Island was felt across the state.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake happened at 9:46 p.m. It was originally reported as a 5.9 magnitude earthquake, but the magnitude was upgraded to a 6.0.
The temblor was centered about 4 miles east-southeast of the Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo area along the western flank of Maunaloa, at a depth of 14 miles.
A magnitude 3.2 aftershock occurred six minutes after the initial quake. Several other aftershocks have happened, but most measured smaller than a magnitude-3. Aftershocks may continue in the coming days, but are unlikely to be large enough to be felt or cause damage.
The earthquake caused some road closures into Saturday morning. Crews with the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation had to clear several landslides that blocked multiple roadways. Highway 11 between Captain Cook and Ocean View and Nāpōʻopoʻo Road in Captain Cook have been cleared of debris and reopened.
Bridge inspections will be conducted across the island as part of standard operating procedures following an earthquake.
Mayor Kimo Alameda said Kona Hospital sustained minor damage. There is no interruption to medical services and it will remain open.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the depth, location, and recorded seismic waves of the earthquake suggest it was not directly related to volcanic activity.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said no tsunami was generated by the earthquake.
Residents as far as Kauaʻi and Niʻihau reported that they felt shaking to the USGS website.
The strong to very strong shaking reported on the west side of Hawaiʻi Island during the earthquake that could have resulted in light to moderate damage to infrastructure or utility service lines.
Any damage should be reported to the County of Hawaiʻi Civil Defense Agency via their website or calling 808-935-0031.
