Note: The map shows areas with a shaking intensity of 3 or higher, which the USGS defines as “weak,” but earthquakes may be felt outside of the marked areas. new york times
A mild 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in the North Pacific on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake occurred at 2:14 a.m. Hawaii time about 11 miles southeast of Pahala, Hawaii, agency data show.
USGS data previously reported a magnitude of 4.8.
Less than a month later, the region experienced a relatively strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake, which destroyed local water infrastructure.
Seismologists may revise reported earthquake magnitudes as they review available data. Additional information collected about the earthquake may allow USGS scientists to update shaking severity maps.
Aftershocks were detected
An earthquake was later reported in the same area. These earthquakes are usually aftershocks caused by minor adjustments in the portion of the fault that slipped during the initial earthquake.
Earthquakes and aftershocks within 100 miles
Aftershocks can occur days, weeks, or even years after the first earthquake. These events may be of the same or greater magnitude as the initial earthquake and may continue to impact locations that have already suffered damage.
When an earthquake or aftershock occurs
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (epicenter, aftershocks, shaking intensity); LandScan (population density) via Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Note: Tremor categories are based on the modified Mercalli intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and within 7 days of the initial earthquake. All times above are Hawaiian time. Shake data is current as of Wednesday, June 17 at 2:45 a.m. Hawaii time. Aftershock data is as of 8:45 a.m. Hawaii time on Wednesday, June 17.
