How strong was the 2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii earthquake?
The 2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii earthquake had a magnitude of 5.88 ml, classified as a "Moderate" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings and are felt widely.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?
This earthquake struck at coordinates 19.1868N, 155.4932W, at a depth of 37.0 km. This intermediate depth can still produce significant shaking at the surface.
Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?
No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. Earthquakes below magnitude 6.5 rarely generate dangerous tsunamis, though localized effects are possible in rare cases.
How many people felt this earthquake?
5,294 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 6.4, indicating strong to very strong shaking with potential for damage. The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) was estimated at 7.3.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on February 10, 2024 at 05:06:31. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 1172 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is considered a highly significant seismic event. The PAGER alert level was "green", indicating the estimated level of response needed.