Earthquake Information Statement for February 2nd, 2020

No Tsunami Threat following a magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred in the vicinity of Kealakomo in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Sunday Evening (February 2nd).

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports a magnitude 4.2 (originally, a 4.0 Magnitude, later updated to a 4.2) earthquake had occurred in the region of Kealakoma, Ka'u at 8:37 pm Hawaii Standard Time (HST) on Sunday evening (February 2nd).

Based on all assessments completed by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) and National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) in Palmer, Alaska: There is NO TSUNAMI THREAT to the Island and the State of Hawaii. Again, NO TSUNAMI THREAT. This earthquake was not strong enough to generate a Pacific-wide Tsunami.

This will be the only information statement for this event unless further data is received.

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The Hawaii Fire Department (HFD), Hawaii Police Department (HPD), and Hawaii County Civil Defense have received no reports of damage or injuries as a result of the earthquake in Kealakomo as of 8:45 pm Sunday evening.

Aftershocks are possible and officials ask all Hawaii Island residents to check your utility connections for any damage.