Magnitude 6.0 earthquake felt across multiple Hawaiian islands; tsunami not expected
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A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday, the New York Post reported. [1]
The quake was felt widely across the islands of Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu. [1] It occurred at a depth of about 14 miles, a detail that accompanied the broader accounts of shaking reported across multiple islands. [1]
In the immediate aftermath, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami was not expected from the quake. [1]
The earthquake marked the latest development in an unfolding story on May 22, 2026, when a magnitude 6.0 event hit the Big Island and prompted the USGS to assess Kilauea volcano activity. [1]
Published May 22, 2026
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