HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-06 No Tsunami following 4.1 Earthquake in Hamakua -- press release
CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY Date: June 6, 2018
MEDIA UPDATE Time: 10:39 AM
Incident: East Rift Zone Eruption – 4.1 Earthquake/No Tsunami Threat, WED, 6/6,
10:39 AM
This is a Civil Defense message Wednesday, June 6 at 10:39 a.m.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake that occurred at approximately
10:39 a.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 4.1 was centered at
the Hamakua Coast.
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.
Again, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake that occurred at
approximately 10:39 a.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.