A magnitude-4.0 earthquake struck south of Pahala on Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The earthquake occurred at 8 a.m. about 2 miles south of Pahala at a depth of 8 miles below sea level. Light shaking was reported across the Hawaii island, with more than 56 felt reports recorded within the first half-hour.
The earthquake is not expected to cause damage to buildings or infrastructure. There was no apparent impact on Mauna Loa or Kilauea volcanoes.
The earthquake occurred near the long-term seismic swarm beneath the Pahala area that has been ongoing since 2019. Earthquakes in the region have been documented as far back as the 1960s.
Aftershocks are possible in the coming days to weeks. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor the state’s volcanoes for changes.