HONOLULU – The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reported that a 5.0-magnitude earthquake has struck Hawaii’s Big Island. The quake was centered about 6.9 kilometers (4.3 miles) deep on the south flank of Kilauea. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) said the earthquake was not strong enough to trigger a tsunami. ADVERTISEMENTEarthquakes in the region have been happening consistently since the Puu Oo crater collapsed on Monday. Hawaii County officials reported on Wednesday that a road in the Big Island’s Puna District was closed after it was damaged by earlier quakes.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 03, 2018 23:26 UTC