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Video: Major earthquake rocks Hawaii

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2 years ago

February 12, 2024

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that the Big Island of Hawaii experienced a 5.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday.

While it was initially reported that Friday’s earthquake just 1.25 miles off of Naalehu in Hawaii had a 6.3 magnitude reading, the USGS later downgraded it to a 5.7 magnitude earthquake.

“On Friday, February 9, 10:06 a.m. HST, a magnitude-5.7 earthquake occurred 2 km (1.25 mi) southwest of Pāhala on the Island of Hawai’i at a depth of 37 km (23 mi) below sea level,” the USGS confirmed in a statement. “The earthquake had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes. Numerous aftershocks have been felt and are expected to continue. This earthquake is likely associated with lithospheric flexure caused by the weight of the Hawaiian Islands on the oceanic lithosphere.”

The USGS noted that its Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is monitoring the state’s volcanoes in light of the recent earthquake. The organization also reported that aftershocks from the earthquake could continue for days or even weeks.

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Khon 2 reported that multiple Hawaiian residents from the surrounding area shared their earthquake experiences with the news outlet. One resident from Hilo told Khon 2 that Friday’s earthquake was “huge.”

“It just kept going. And, you know, being in a post in your home, it actually felt like the home was going to collapse,” Christine Kaehuaea, a Discovery Harbor resident, said. “It was so strong.”

Political journalist Brian Krassenstein shared a video that was reportedly taken during Friday’s earthquake in Hawaii. He noted that the video shows how “scary” the earthquake was for Hawaiian residents.

This is reportedly video from the Earthquake that just struck Hawaii. Nothing against this dad, but I’m pretty sure I would have made sure the kid was in front of me.
Scary for sure. pic.twitter.com/uIjJf4KeZb
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— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) February 9, 2024

According to Khon 2, Hawaii County officials reported that over 300 residents lost power on Friday and that emergency crews responded to minor landslides that were caused by the earthquake tremors. Additionally, Khon 2 reported that both Kealakehe Intermediate and Konawaena High schools were forced to relocate on Friday.

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Walk-off win clinches series for Hawaii baseball team | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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4 hours ago

February 17, 2026

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Walk-off win clinches series for Hawaii baseball team | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Elijah Ickes sprinted home on a wild pitch in the ninth inning to deliver the Hawaii baseball team a 4-3 victory over Gonzaga today at Les Murakami Stadium.

Down 3-2 in the ninth, Tate Shimao hit a one-out single to right field. Ickes followed with single to left.

The Bulldogs brought in Frank Willius, a 6-foot-4 left-hander, to face left-swinging Ben Zeigler-Namoa.

“We were expecting him the whole weekend,” Zeigler-Namoa said. “I saw (videos of Willius) multiple times. I was ready to hit. I was ready to hit the whole weekend. I got my pitch, and hit it up the middle.”

Zeigler-Namoa’s grounder eluded the reach of second baseman Hudson Shupe as Shimao raced home with the tying run and Ickes dived safely into third base.

Willius’ first pitch to Jake Redding bounced past catcher Luca DiPaolo and Ickes scored the winning run.

“Coach (Rich Hill) told me to look for the passed ball,” Ickes said, “and it was the first pitch, and the rest is history.”

UH won three of four to claim the season-opening series.

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Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts – video

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16 hours ago

February 16, 2026

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The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted on Sunday, sending lava fountains, ash and smoke into the air. The US Geological Survey said it was the 42nd episode of lava fountains since the current series of intermittent eruptions began in December 2024. The plume from the latest eruption reached more than 10,000 metres (35,000 feet), according to the National Weather Service

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Public safety power shutoff watch: Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk conditions this week | Big Island Now

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1 day ago

February 16, 2026

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Public safety power shutoff watch: Hawaiian Electric monitoring wildfire risk conditions this week | Big Island Now

February 15, 2026, 7:08 PM HST

Hawaiian Electric is monitoring developing weather conditions likely to lead to an increased risk of wildfires in parts of Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island later this week.

Photo File: Courtesy Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization website

Customers in these areas are urged to initiate their own emergency plans should a public safety power shutoff need to be initiated, including preparations for the possibility of extended power outages Monday through Thursday (Feb. 16-19).

The National Weather Service forecast office in Honolulu reported just after 3:30 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 15) in its fire weather planning forecast that strong high pressure far north of the islands will sink southward and weaken some during the next couple of days.

This will maintain breezy trades for much of the week.

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Showers riding in on the trades will be focused over windward and mauka areas. However with the breezy trades, some showers will reach leeward areas at times.

Proactive power shutoffs are one way Hawaiian Electric can help prevent wildfires when there is windy weather, low humidity and dry vegetation near Hawaiian Electric equipment, which is the case in areas such as West Maui and South Kohala on Hawaiʻi Island.

These conditions could lead to damaged powerlines or debris being blown into powerlines, which increases the risk of a fire starting.

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Hawaiian Electric will keep the public informed by deploying its message broadcast system to customers in high risk areas should weather conditions intensify.

News releases and regular social media postings will also be used to provide updates and information.

Call Hawaiian Electric’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Hotline toll-free at 1-844-483-8666 or visit the Hawaiian Electric website for additional information, maps of public safety power shutoff areas and more.