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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano

Nypost · · 162 words · By Reuters
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“An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late on Friday”
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Multiple independent web sources (KHON2 and a preliminary USGS report) confirm a magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island on Friday, May 22, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 hour ago ... UPDATE | 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Big Island, followed by multiple aftershocks. KHON2's Justin Cruz provides the latest updates.
https://www.facebook.com/KHON2News/posts/update-60-magnitude…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 hour ago ... 160 likes, 13 comments - khonnews on May 23, 2026: "A 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the Big Island at 9:47 p.m. on Friday, May 22.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYrLJzxJnd0/
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 hours ago ... ... magnitude 5.9) earthquake that occurred 12 km S of Hōnaunau ... earthquake that occurred 12 km S of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, on Hawaiʻi Island.
https://mauinow.com/2026/05/22/preliminary-magnitude-5-9-ear…
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“the state’s volcano observatory was assessing the Kilauea volcano, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said”
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While the USGS and the existence of the volcano observatory are verified by Wikipedia and official sites, there is no specific evidence in the provided search results confirming that the USGS stated the observatory was assessing Kilauea specifically in response to this earthquake.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kīlauea Iki ("Little Kilauea") is a volcanic crater next to the main summit caldera of Kīlauea on the island of Hawaiʻi in the Hawaiian Islands. Shaped like a pit, the crater existed prior to its most…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kīlauea_Iki
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hawaiʻi, sometimes written Hawaii, is the largest island in the United States, located in the state of Hawaii. It is the southeasternmost of the Hawaiian Islands, a chain of volcanic islands in the No…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiʻi_(island)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kīlauea (US: KIL-ə-WAY-ə, Hawaiian: [kiːlɐwˈwɛjə]) is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. The volcano is between 210,000 an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kīlauea
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“Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is located on Hawaii’s Big Island.”
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Wikipedia and Britannica both explicitly state that Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes and is located on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hawaiʻi, sometimes written Hawaii, is the largest island in the United States, located in the state of Hawaii. It is the southeasternmost of the Hawaiian Islands, a chain of volcanic islands in the No…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiʻi_(island)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kīlauea (US: KIL-ə-WAY-ə, Hawaiian: [kiːlɐwˈwɛjə]) is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. The volcano is between 210,000 an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kīlauea
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Puna is one of the 9 districts of Hawaii County on the Island of Hawaiʻi (Big Island; County of Hawaiʻi). It is located on the windward side (east side) of the island and shares borders with South Hil…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puna,_Hawaii
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“The volcano has been erupting episodically since December 23, 2024.”
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Two independent cross-references from Nypost confirm that Kilauea has been erupting episodically since December 23, 2024.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a national park of the United States, located on the island of Hawaiʻi in the state of Hawaii. The park encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world's…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiʻi_Volcanoes_National_Par…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kīlauea (US: KIL-ə-WAY-ə, Hawaiian: [kiːlɐwˈwɛjə]) is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. It is located along the southeastern shore of Hawaii Island. The volcano is between 210,000 an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kīlauea
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kīlauea Iki ("Little Kilauea") is a volcanic crater next to the main summit caldera of Kīlauea on the island of Hawaiʻi in the Hawaiian Islands. Shaped like a pit, the crater existed prior to its most…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kīlauea_Iki
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“the USGS’ Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) said the next eruption would occur sometime between May 24 and May 27, citing forecast models.”
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Web search results from 'VOLCANO WATCH' and other sources confirm the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory forecasted the next episode (episode 48) to occur between May 22 and May 27.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain is a series of volcanoes and seamounts extending about 6,200 km (3,900 mi) across the Pacific Ocean. The chain was produced by the movement of the ocean crust over …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_volcanoes_in_the_Hawai…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) is an agency of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and one of five volcano observatories operating under the USGS Volcano Hazards Program. Based in Hilo,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian_Volcano_Observatory
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu. It is known to Hawaiians as Lēʻahi (pronounced [leːˈʔɐhi]), which is most likely derived from lae (browridge, promontory) plus ʻah…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Head,_Hawaii
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“The earthquake was felt widely on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu”
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Hawaii News Now reports that the 6.0 earthquake was felt on Hawaii Island, with residents reporting shaking on Oahu (Kailua, Ewa Beach, Kapolei) and Maui (Makawao, Wailuku).
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web search NEUTRAL — The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago of eight major volcanic islands, several atolls, and numerous smaller islets in the North Pacific Ocean, extending some 1,500 miles from the island of Hawaiʻi i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian_Islands
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web search NEUTRAL — Magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded on Hawaii Island; NO tsunami expected.Residents also reported strong shaking on Oahu in Kailua, Ewa Beach and Kapolei. HNN also received calls from Makawao and Wailuk…
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/05/23/m59-earthquake-reco…
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web search NEUTRAL — 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii, United States.Magnitude Type: ml. USGS page: M 6.0 - 13 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii. USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist. Repo…
https://earthquaketrack.com/quakes/2026-05-23-07-46-01-utc-6…
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“and was at a depth of about 14 miles, according to USGS.”
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The provided evidence for this claim discusses earthquakes in Kamchatka, Turkey, and general geophysics, but does not provide the specific depth for the Hawaii earthquake mentioned in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Map of earthquakes occurring in and around Russia. Most of this seismicity is in the Kamchatka area.Main article: 1737 Kamchatka earthquake. The epicentre of the October 17, 1737, earthquake was locat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamchatka_earthquakes
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web search NEUTRAL — LONDON -- A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has rattled much of Turkey Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a depth of just 6.2 miles with the epicenter …
https://abcnews.com/International/62-magnitude-earthquake-is…
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web search NEUTRAL — Earthquakes can leave behind incredible devastation, while also creating some of the planet's most magnificent formations. Learn about the geophysics behind ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r_nFT2m-Vg
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“A tsunami was not expected from the quake, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center”
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Hawaii News Now explicitly states 'NO tsunami expected' in relation to the magnitude 6.0 earthquake on Hawaii Island.
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web search NEUTRAL — United States Department of Commerce Go to the NOAA Homepage NOAA / National Weather Service U.S. Tsunami Warning System.
https://www.tsunami.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 1, 2026 ... HNL Alert: 01:03 PM 04-01-2026 - The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports No Tsunami Threat to Hawaii from 7.8 magnitude earthquake in ...
https://www.facebook.com/OahuDEM/posts/hnl-alert-0103-pm-04-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Tsunami Warning - A tsunami warning is issued when a tsunami with the potential to generate widespread inundation is imminent, expected, or occurring. Warnings ...
https://legacy.itic.ioc-unesco.org/legacy.itic.ioc-unesco.or…
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“there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.”
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The TASS cross-reference explicitly states that no casualties or damage have been immediately reported.
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web search NEUTRAL — This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater …
https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/third-earthquak…
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web search NEUTRAL — There were no immediate reports of any deaths or serious injuries. The 5.6 magnitude quake hit in the town of Sulusaray, in Tokat province, some 450 kilometers (280 miles) east of the capital, Ankara,…
https://www.foxnews.com/world/earthquake-measuring-5-6-hits-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The authority stressed that teams are actively monitoring the situation and coordinating emergency response efforts. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/04/23/powerful-ear…
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