M6.5 earthquake near Hilo, Hawaii
35439 d ago · 6 Oct 1929, 07:51 UTC Hualālai area, Hawaii
What happened
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Hualālai area, Hawaii on 6 Oct 1929, 07:51 UTC.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away.
The nearest town in our records is Hilo, about 95 km away in Hawaii, United States.
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