A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes near Hawaii’s Big Island, prompting the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to assess potential effects on ongoing activity at Kilauea volcano. Multiple outlets report that the quake is monitored by the USGS and associated observatory systems, with coverage focused on whether volcanic activity could change following the earthquake.
The earthquake is reported as being widely felt across Hawaii, including on islands such as Maui and Oahu. USGS information cited by one outlet places the quake at a depth of roughly 14 miles. The quake is described as occurring near the Hōnaunau–Nāpō‘opoʻo area on the Big Island.
Separately, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s forecasting models are referenced in reporting about Kilauea’s near-term eruption outlook. One outlet cites a forecast window suggesting the next eruption could occur between May 24 and May 27. Other sources emphasize USGS monitoring and evaluation of Kilauea in the wake of the earthquake rather than reporting a confirmed eruption immediately following the quake.
