Tag Archive for Hawaii

March 11, 2011

Hawaii And US West Coast Brace For Tsunami

Hawaii, the US west coast and points between are bracing for a tsunami triggered by a massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan. The earthquake is now being called “historic,” the fifth largest in history. Japanese casualties are said to be about 3 dozen and climbing. KHON in Hawaii is live, anticipating about a 6 ft. [...]

September 29, 2009

Tsunami Hits American Samoa

A tsunami has hit American Samoa following a 7.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred a little over 130 miles from the capital city of Pago Pago. The earthquake was centered at 15.554°S, 172.141°W and had a hypocentral depth of 21.7 miles. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) says the earliest time a tsunami might hit Hawaii [...]