A 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, startling residents across the islands and putting scientists on alert as they closely monitor nearby volcanic activity.
The quake struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the western side of Hawaii’s Big Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It originated about 23 kilometers, about 14 miles, below the surface, giving it enough depth for the shaking to be felt across a wide area.
