HONOLULU, USA: A strong earthquake struck Hawaii on Friday, US seismologists said, but there was no threat of a tsunami.
The 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Pahala on Hawaii’s main island, with its epicenter about 37 kilometers (23 miles) below the Earth’s surface, the USGS said.
According to a website where people tell the USGS what they experienced, the quake was felt across the main island.
The agency said the likelihood of death or damage is low.
Hawaii is a seismically active part of the planet, despite being in the middle of a huge tectonic plate.
It is home to six active volcanoes, including Kilauea, which regularly amazes helicopter tourists who come to watch its fiery show on Hawaii’s Big Island.
It is also the site of Mauna Loa, the world’s largest volcano, which put on a week-long show in 2022 when it erupted for the first time in four decades, with lava fountains 60 meters (200 ft) high, spewing rivers of molten water. sway his hips.
