Big Island's North Side Hit By Earthquakes
Earthquakes As Large As 4.5 In Magnitude Hit Big Island
POSTED: 7:12 pm HST March 8, 2010
UPDATED: 8:56 am HST March 9, 2010
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HONOLULU -- The United States Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.5 hit the Big Island of Hawaii at 6:29 p.m. on Monday.The quake was felt in many areas including Honokaa and the Hamakua Coast.Another 1.9 magnitude earthquake hit 10 miles northwest of Lapahoehoe at 6:38 p.m., the USGS said.Big Island Civil Defense said there are no reports of damage or injuries.No tsunami warnings or advisories have been issued.
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