Sequential earthquake near the world’s most active volcano, scientists on alert!
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Honolulu.On Friday, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake was felt in the world’s most active volcano Mauna Loa in the US state of Hawaii. Scientists have issued an alert after this. He says that this volcano is ‘very disturbed’. According to the US Geological Survey, there was a series of earthquakes in the volcano and even after the earthquake, mild tremors were felt.
Let us tell you that the volcano Mauna Loa covers half of Hawaii. According to the US Geological Survey, there was a series of earthquakes in the volcano and even after the earthquake, mild tremors were felt. According to the USGS, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred 24 seconds before the strongest magnitude 5.1 quake.
scientists on alert
The Hawaii Volcanoes Observer said in a statement that the epicenter of the highest-magnitude quake was under a highway south of Pahala. Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth said there were no reports of any major damage or injuries. He later told that there was minor damage in Pahala, but he did not give details.
what do scientists say
The volcano in Mauna Loa has not erupted yet and there is no sign of it erupting at this time. Scientists are keeping a close eye on the volcano. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat in Hawaii. According to the US Geological Survey, seismic activity in the region has increased from five to 10 earthquakes a day since June 2022 to 40 to 50 tremors a day in the past two weeks. On September 23 and September 29, there were more than 100 earthquakes in a single day.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : October 15, 2022, 19:21 IST