Wow, we just had a real earthquake. I woke up after midnight and was doing some work on the computer for the next day. Suddenly the floor shook; I could really feel it against my feet, and there was a rumble. At first it felt like something heavy fell next to me and then like a big truck was rumbling nearby (or like I was in a rumbling truck), but none of this happened and I realized it was an earthquake. I have had hints from time to time but this is the strongest one I have felt since moving to Hawai'i just over three years ago. I saved what I was working on and went around and checked on everyone but the rest of the family slept right through it. I also checked the time and it was 2:38 AM. I checked the USGS website (http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/seismic/volcweb/webicorders/webi_hvo.php) and a seismic recorder here on O'ahu. I had to wait for a bit for the site to update to cover 2:38 local (12:38 UTC). Have a look...
Update: 3:20 AM. It's showing up on the map now (http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/seismic/volcweb/earthquakes/). The red circle to the south of Kaiwi channel.:
Update: 3:50 AM. Now there are some news reports of the quake (link). It is reported to be a mild earthquake, initial estimate only 4.1, which I find surprising. I really felt this one; it shook the building I'm in. They are reporting no tsunami threat.
Update: 8:00 PM. Several more minor news reports (link and link). Upgraded to a 4.2 quake, 40 miles out in the ocean and 12 miles deep. It was widely felt around O'ahu.
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