3.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off West Hawaii

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3.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off West Hawaii

3.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off West Hawaii

WAIKOLOA (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake struck off the west coast of Hawaii’s Big Island.

Friday afternoon’s magnitude 3.7 earthquake was centered about 14 miles southwest of Waikoloa. Its depth was 9.9 miles.

The USGS website reports people on the west side of the island felt weak to light shaking. There were no immediate reports of damage.