Shaking the Pacific: A 6. 0 Quake Off Hawaii's Coast Raises Questions About Preparedness A 6. 0 magnitude earthquake struck south of Honaunau Napoopoo off Hawaii's coast at 9:46 p. m.
local time, causing widespread shaking across the islands without triggering a tsunami warning. Officials have reassured residents that Mauna Loa and Kīlauea remain unaffected.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center's prompt assessment that there is no tsunami threat this time highlights the limitations of even the most advanced warning systems.