Magnitude 5.3 Quake Strikes Off Hawaii – USGS

A moderate earthquake hit Hawaii on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported Thursday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit Hawaii, according to the USGS.

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​The epicenter of the quake was located at the depth of 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) and centered 18 kilometers south west of Volcano in Hawaii County.

There have been no reports of destruction or casualties caused by the earthquake so far. No tsunami warning was issued.