FOG BLOG U.S. NEWS LOG: 6.2 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES HAWAII:

6.2-magnitude quake centered off Hawaii Island rattles state; no tsunami threat....HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A 6.2-magnitude earthquake centered about 17 miles off Hawaii Island rattled residents as far as Kauai on Sunday, but officials said there were no immediate reports of damage.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was likely the result of “bending of the oceanic plate” from the weight of the Hawaiian Island chain. The tremor did not have an impact on the ongoing Kilauea eruption.

And there was no tsunami threat from the temblor.

USGS said the quake occurred at 11:48 a.m. off Naalehu at a depth of 22 miles.

Residents across the state reported feeling shaking.

There were several reports of moderate to strong shaking in the South Kona and Kau districts of Hawaii Island while several residents on Kauai said they felt light shaking.

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