Hawaii earthquake

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5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Hawaii's Big Island

A hilarious roundup of the recent earthquake havoc on the Big Island of Hawaii. Find out what happened when Mother Nature decided to give Hawaii a little shake!

A series of tremors struck the serene shores of Hawaii as a mighty 5.7 magnitude earthquake rumbled through the Big Island, sending shockwaves through the Mauna Loa volcano. Reports flooded in of items crashing off shelves and 'strong shaking' felt as far as Honolulu, 200 miles away. The islanders braced themselves as the earth beneath them jolted and quivered, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake.

Despite the upheaval, Hawaii stood strong, resilient in the face of nature's fury. The quake near Pahala jolted the peaceful tranquility, reminding everyone that even paradise isn't immune to the earth's whims. As buildings trembled and residents felt the ground shift beneath their feet, the aloha spirit prevailed, bringing communities together in solidarity.

In the aftermath of the seismic event, conversations buzzed with anecdotes of the unexpected 'earthly dance party' that turned shelves into DJs, spinning items across rooms. The island of Oahu felt the quake's reverberations, a stark reminder of the unpredictable forces that lie beneath Hawaii's captivating beauty.

As the tremors subsided, Hawaii reflected on the event, grateful for minimal damage and no reported injuries. The resilient islanders returned to their daily routines, with a newfound appreciation for the solid ground beneath their feet.

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Magnitude-5.7 earthquake shakes Big Island of Hawaii (NBC Southern California)

The U.S. Geological Survey said Friday that a magnitude-5.7 earthquake struck the Big Island of Hawaii with some shaking reported about 200 miles away in...

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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big ... (NBC News)

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the world's largest active volcano on Friday โ€” Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii โ€” knocking items off shelves and ...

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Earthquake hits Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, no ... (PBS NewsHour)

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the world's largest active volcano on Friday โ€” Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii โ€” knocking items off shelves in ...

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5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Hawaii's Big Island (CBS News)

HAWAII - A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shook the Big Island of Hawaii Friday afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports that the earthquake was ...

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Hawaii's Big Island struck by 5.7 magnitude earthquake (The Guardian)

'Strong shaking' could be felt as far away as Honolulu on the island of Oahu, about 200 miles to the north.

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5.7-magnitude quake rattles Hawaii Island; shaking felt across state (Hawaii News Now)

HONOLULU ( ...

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Earthquake hits Hawaii's Big Island, 'strong shaking' in many areas (ABC News)

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Pahala on Hawaii's Big Island on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A reporter with Honolulu ABC affiliate ...

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