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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Hawaii Region

11 Aug 2026 11:52 p.m. · Source: USGS Earthquake Reports

A preliminary report from USGS indicates a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Hawaii region early Wednesday. The shallow quake, 7 km deep, was centered southeast of Naalehu, with further details pending seismologist review.

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