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Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is located on Hawaii's Big Island.
TL;DR
- A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred near Honaunau-Napoopoo on Hawaii's Big Island.
- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is monitoring the Kilauea volcano.
- Kilauea volcano has been erupting episodically since December 23, 2024.
- The earthquake was felt on Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu.
- A tsunami was not expected, and there were no initial reports of damage or casualties.