The world's largest volcano, Mauna Loa, stirred up: a 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred 24 seconds before the 5.1 magnitude earthquake

Posted on 15th Oct 2022 by rohit kumar

The tremors of a 5.0 magnitude earthquake were felt in the world's largest and most active volcano Mauna Loa in Hawaii, the USA on Friday, ie October 14. Scientists say that now this volcano has become very disturbed.

 

According to the US Geological Survey, one after another earthquake tremors were felt in the volcano. First, there was an earthquake of 4.6 magnitudes. After 24 seconds there was a tremendous 5.1 magnitude earthquake. The quake's epicenter was south of the city of Pahala, according to a statement from Hawaii's Volcano Observatory.

 

No tsunami threat at present

Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth said there were no reports of any major damage or injuries. However, some buildings in Pahala have suffered minor damage. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat in Hawaii.

 

Appeal to people to go to safe places

The volcano on Mauna Loa has not erupted yet, but scientists are keeping a close eye on the volcano. Keeping in view the safety of the people, the officials have appealed to them to go to safer places. Some people who settled there have also made preparations to run away. If Mauna Loa is to explode completely, its lava can reach local settlements in just a few hours.

 

Mauna Loa started blazing last year

According to Hawaii's Volcano Observatory, 200 earthquakes were recorded in Mauna Loa in March 2021. The magnitude of these earthquakes was recorded as less than 2.5 on the Richter scale. Most of the earthquakes occurred about 6 km below the summit.

 

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