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Hawaii County Civil Defense and Mayor Kimo Alameda are urging residents and businesses to assess their property in the wake of Friday night\u2019s earthquake that rocked Hawaii Island.<\/p>\n

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Hawaii County Civil Defense and Mayor Kimo Alameda are urging residents and businesses to assess their property in the wake of Friday night\u2019s earthquake that rocked Hawaii Island.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the county\u2019s emergency managers on Saturday asked the public to check \u201cfor possible damage to buildings, utilities, water catchment and roadways.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf you sustained damage, please self-report damages online to Hawaii County Civil Defense \u2026 or call Civil Defense at (808) 935-0031 for assistance,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis earthquake was widely felt across Hawaii Island, and we encourage anyone who may have been impacted to check your homes and businesses for damage, including to utilities,\u201d said Alameda in a statement. \u201cOur staff at Civil Defense are waiting to receive your reports, and our crews will be conducting on-site assessments to collect more data. Remember to stay safe, stay connected, and use all necessary caution when inspecting your property, especially around gas and electrical lines.\u201d<\/p>\n

The earthquake reportedly was felt statewide, but it had a larger impact in West Hawaii with road closures \u2014 all since reportedly reopened \u2014 and residents reporting broken dishes and other damaged household items.<\/p>\n

\u201cStrong to very strong shaking was reported on the west side of the Island of Hawaii during the earthquake \u2026 and could have resulted in light to moderate damage to infrastructure,\u201d the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement.<\/p>\n

There were no initial reports of major damage or injuries, according to HVO, which also encouraged the public to report any damage to Civil Defense.<\/p>\n

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The magnitude-6.0 temblor struck at 9:46 p.m. HVO said the epicenter was about seven miles south of Honaunau-Napoopoo in South Kona at a depth of 14 miles below sea level.<\/p>\n

According to HVO, the earthquake wasn\u2019t a product of volcanic activity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe depth, location, and recorded seismic waves of the earthquake suggest that it was caused by stress due to bending of the oceanic plate from the weight of the Hawaiian island chain; the earthquake was not directly related to volcanic processes,\u201d the observatory said. <\/p>\n

\u201cSeveral aftershocks from the earthquake that happened this evening have already occurred. Most have been smaller than magnitude-3.0. Aftershocks may continue to occur in the coming days but are unlikely to be large enough to be felt or cause damage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hawaiian Electric reported that about 1,000 customers lost power. All but a few customers in West Hawaii had been restored by Saturday afternoon with estimated repair times later in the day, according to the utility\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

Shortly after midnight, the Hawaii Police Department advised drivers to avoid Napoopoo Road and Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11), between Rabbit Hill Road and Manuka State Park, as large rocks and other debris fell on the roadway because of the quake. Police closed both roads as cleanup crews responded.<\/p>\n

Police reported at 6 a.m. that the roads had reopened.<\/p>\n

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, HVO\u2019s parent agency, a magnitude-6 earthquake is considered \u201cstrong\u201d with a potential for light property damage.<\/p>\n

The USGS said it received more than 2,500 reports online of residents and visitors who felt the earthquake. While most were from the Big Island, there were reports from Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai, as well, according to USGS.\n<\/p>\n

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