Earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 shakes the Big Island of Hawaii
On Friday, February 9, residents of the Big Island of Hawaii felt an earthquake. A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 shook some cities, causing mild panic and destruction.
A reporter from the Honolulu branch of KITV, who was near the city of Hilo, describes the tremors as "strong" and "intense". This was reported by ABC News.
"It was one of the strongest tremors I've ever felt here," said the owner of a local hotel who felt the landslide underground.
Fortunately, authorities do not expect a tsunami. However, in some communities, such as Naalehu, the earthquake left businesses without power.
According to Naalehu police, no injuries have been reported so far.
Earthquakes are a common occurrence in Hawaii because the islands are located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates are constantly moving. This activity can lead to earthquakes of different magnitudes.
Almost a year ago, tremors in Hawaii triggered the eruption of the Kilauea volcano.