The Big Island of Hawaii was rocked by an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale, with forecasts indicating a possible volcanic eruption in the coming days.

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A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, startling residents across the islands and putting scientists on alert as they closely monitor nearby volcanic activity.

The quake occurred near Honaunau-Napopo on the western side of the Big Island of Hawaii, according to the US Geological Survey. Its source was about 23 kilometers, about 14 miles, below the surface, giving it enough depth to feel the shaking over a wide area.

More than 2,500 residents reported feeling mild to strong tremors not only on the Big Island, but also on Maui and Oahu, where tremors briefly shook homes and buildings, according to the USGS.

The earthquake caused minor damage and some rockslides, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed that it did not pose a tsunami threat. Officials also reported no immediate injuries, deaths, or major structural damage following the tremor.

The US Geological Survey said the earthquake was not related to volcanic activity.

Kilauea volcano, pictured on March 10, could erupt again in the coming days (USGS)

“The depth, location, and recorded seismic waves of the earthquake indicate that it was caused by stress from the bending of the oceanic plate due to the weight of the Hawaiian island chain,” the USGS wrote in a statement.

Earlier Friday, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said its forecast models indicate that the next eruption at Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, could occur sometime between Sunday, May 24, and Wednesday, May 27. However, officials stressed that volcanic eruptions are difficult to predict accurately and conditions can change quickly underground.

Kilauea volcano, located on the Big Island of Hawaii, has been erupting intermittently since December 23, 2024, making it one of the most monitored volcanoes in the Pacific region. Its frequent activity has kept scientists alert for any changes in behavior that could indicate shifts in eruption patterns.

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