3.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Hamakua Coast

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The U.S. Geological Service reported a 3.1-magnitude earthquake Saturday morning along the Hamakua Coast.

The U.S. Geological Service reported a 3.1-magnitude earthquake Saturday morning along the Hamakua Coast.

According to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the 7:31 a.m. earthquake was centered seven miles west-northwest of Kukuihaele, near Waipio Valley. The quake was about 17 miles deep. No tsunami was generated.