HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-03 Eruption Update for 1650 No Tsunami
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: June 3, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 4:50 PM
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption – 5.5 Earthquake/No Tsunami Threat, SUN, 6/3,
4:50 PM
This is a Civil Defense message Sunday, June 3 at 4:50 p.m.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake that occurred at approximately
3:51 p.m. was NOT large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawaii. There is NO
tsunami threat for the island of Hawaii.
Preliminary data indicates that the earthquake measuring a magnitude of 5.5 was centered at
the Kilauea Summit.
As in all earthquakes, be aware of the possibility of aftershocks. If the earthquake was
strongly felt in your area, precautionary checks should be made for any damages; especially to
utility connections of gas, water and electricity.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: An ash plume reached up to 8,000 feet and wind is blowing in
the southwest direction. Fallout will affect the Volcano and Pahala areas.
Again, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake that occurred at
approximately 3:51 p.m. was NOT large enough to cause a tsunami for the island of
Hawaii. NO tsunami threat.
If any additional information becomes available, you will be notified.
This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.