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Strong 6.9M quake in Vanuatu, no tsunami threat to Hawaii

No destructive widespread tsunami threat exists based on historical earthquake and tsunami data. However – earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within a hundred kilometers of the earthquake epicenter. Authorities in the region of the epicenter should be aware of this possibility and take appropriate action.

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6.3M quake shakes Peru, no tsunami advisory issued Sunday (Jan 29)

No tsunami advisory issued by Pacific Tsunami Warning Center for earthquake in Peru Sunday (Jan 29). No tsunami threat to Hawaii.

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6.3M quake near Fiji Islands, no tsunami threat to Hawaii

Earthquakes of this magnitude are very unlikely to trigger a tsunami.

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Light earthquakes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Sunday afternoon (Jan 22)

Temblors of 4.7 and 3.1 magnitue struck the Big Island at Sunday afternoon (Jan 22). Based on all available data a destructive pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii.

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6.2M earthquake offshore Mexico, no tsunami advisory issued for Hawaii

Magnitude 6.2 Date-Time Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 18:47:15 UTC Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 12:47:15 PM at epicenter Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 8:47:15 AM HST Location 14.959°N, 93.107°W Depth 66.1 km (41.1 miles) Region OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO Distances 57 km (35 miles) SSW (203°) from Mapastepec, Chiapas, Mexico 72 km (44 miles) WSW [...]


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No widespread tsunami threat from 7.3M Sumatra earthquake Tuesday (Jan 10)

A destructive widespread tsunami threat does not exist based on historical earthquake and tsunami data. However – there is a very small possibility of a local tsunami that could affect coasts located usually no more than a hundred kilometers from the earthquake epicenter. Authorities in the region near the epicenter should be made aware of this possibility.

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3.0 magnitude quake offshore North Kohala Tuesday (Jan 10)

A minor earthquake occurred at 1:45:32 PM (HST) on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 .
The magnitude 3.0 event occurred 19 km (12 miles) WSW of Hawi.
The hypocentral depth is 28 km (17 miles).

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No tsunami threat from 6.6M earthquake in Solomon Islands Sunday (Jan 8)

No destructive widespread tsunami threat exists based on historical earthquake and tsunami data. However – earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within a hundred kilometers of the earthquake epicenter.

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No tsunami threat to Hawaii from 6.8M Japan quake Saturday (Dec 31)

A destructive tsunami was not generated based on earthquake and historical tsunami data. The Japan Meteorological Agency may also issue tsunami messages for this event to countries in the Northwest Pacific and South China Sea region.

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Strong 7.1M earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea, no tsunami threat to Hawaii

Strong 7.1M earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea, no tsunami threat to Hawaii

A destructive tsunami was not generated based on earthquake and historical tsunami data. The Japan Meteorological Agency may also issue tsunami messages for this event to countries in the Northwest Pacific and South China Sea region. In case of conflicting information… the more conservative information should be used for safety.

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6.7M earthquake strikes Mexico Saturday (Dec 10), no tsunami threat

6.7M earthquake strikes Mexico Saturday (Dec 10), no tsunami threat

A strong earthquake has occurred, but a tsunami IS NOT expected along areas within and bordering the Pacific Ocean, adjacent seas, California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, or Alaska coast. NO tsunami warning, watch or advisory is in effect for these areas.

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Minor 3.7 magnitude quake bumps the Big Island

Minor 3.7 magnitude quake bumps the Big Island

A minor earthquake occurred at 1:03:12 PM (HST) on Saturday, December 10, 2011. The magnitude 3.7 event occurred 6 km (4 miles) SSE of Kilauea Summit. The hypocentral depth is 25 km (16 miles).

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