Current:Home > ScamsTwo separate earthquakes, magnitudes 5.1 and 3.5, hit Hawaii, California; no tsunami warning -Wealthify
Two separate earthquakes, magnitudes 5.1 and 3.5, hit Hawaii, California; no tsunami warning
View
Date:2025-04-15 18:24:08
Two separate earthquakes struck California and Hawaii less than 20 minutes apart Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake in Hawaii struck around 5:53 p.m. local time, according to the USGS, and was registered as magnitude 5.1, centered about 8.5 miles southeast of Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island. It was measured at a depth of about 1.2 miles, the USGS said.
Some moderate to strong shaking could be felt near the epicenter, according to the USGS, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there is no tsunami warning, advisory, watch or threat. An aftershock of 3.1 magnitude was also recorded.
The USGS estimated a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
The earthquake that hit California was a 3.5 magnitude shake that was centered about 1.4 miles east of Fullerton and about three miles northwest of Anaheim, according to the USGS. It was measured at a depth of about 6.6 miles and struck around 8:09 p.m. local time.
Are earthquakes happening more?:What to know if you're worried and how to stay safe.
The USGS said light shaking was reported in the areas directly surrounding the epicenter. No damage or injures were immediately reported.
veryGood! (88823)
Related
- As Trump Enters Office, a Ripe Oil and Gas Target Appears: An Alabama National Forest
- Fire in Pennsylvania duplex kills 3; cause under investigation
- Satellite images show scale of Chile deadly wildfires, destroyed neighborhoods
- Gov. Lamont gives upbeat assessment of Connecticut as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt opening day
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- US Homeland chief joins officials in Vegas declaring Super Bowl a ‘no drone zone’
- Missing snow has made staging World Cup cross country ski race a steep climb in Minnesota
- Ariana Madix Fires Back at Tom Schwartz Over Vanderpump Rules Clash
- Charges tied to China weigh on GM in Q4, but profit and revenue top expectations
- Price of gold, silver expected to rise with interest rate cuts, UBS analyst projects
Ranking
- California DMV apologizes for license plate that some say mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel
- Coco Jones, newly minted Grammy winner and 'ICU' singer, reveals her beauty secrets
- Get in the Zone for the 2024 Super Bowl With These Star-Studded Commercials
- Vermont police find a dead woman in a container on river sandbar
- From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
- Missing snow has made staging World Cup cross country ski race a steep climb in Minnesota
- Since the pandemic, one age group has seen its wealth surge: Americans under 40
- Kadarius Toney could be a Super Bowl-sized headache for Chiefs as controversy continues
Recommendation
South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
ACLU settles for $500k with a Tennessee city in fight over an anti-drag ordinance
Travis Kelce's mom doesn't think they'll splurge on 'multi-million dollar' Super Bowl suite
Coca-Cola debuts spicy raspberry soda amid amped-up snack boom
Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills
Price of gold, silver expected to rise with interest rate cuts, UBS analyst projects
DePauw University receives record-breaking $200M in donations
Did 'The Simpsons' predict Apple's Vision Pro? Product is eerily similar to fictional device