WAIMEA, Hawaii (AP) — A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck the north part of the Big Island on Wednesday, and the shaking was followed by a series of smaller temblors.
The first quake struck 13 miles southeast of Waimea at about 2 p.m. Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It was centered at a depth of 11.7 miles. At least a dozen smaller quakes ranging in magnitude from 1.7 to 3.6 followed within an hour.
No tsunami alert was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. Residents across the island reported feeling light to moderate shaking.
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