In the quiet embrace of West Hawai‘i, a significant shake stirred the night a magnitude-3.6 earthquake making its mark. This tremor, born at sea, surged at 9:21 p.m., just 2 miles from Hōlualoa. It sprang from 8 miles below, a stir under the ocean’s calm exterior. Surprisingly, Hawaii, Mauna Loa, and Kīlauea, the towering volcanoes, seemed unaffected.
Moments later, a magnitude-3.4 quake echoed on the eastern side, 12 miles north of Pāhala, delving 4 miles into the crust. Unlike the first, it seemed rooted in a different island realm. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory suggests these quakes, though close, followed distinct island rhythms.
Yet, like its precursor, this quake didn’t disturb the nearby volcanoes, portraying their peaceful stance. Amidst these tremors, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory remains watchful, ever vigilant, listening for whispers that might hint at changes in this island’s heartbeat.