Six-point-magnitude quake on Mauna Loa rattles Big Island, prompting road closures and damage warnings

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the west flank of Mauna Loa on the Big Island around 9:46 p.m. Friday, with a depth of just over 15 miles. Officials say light to moderate damage could occur where shaking was strongest, and landslides forced closures on Highway 11 as crews cleared debris. There was no tsunami threat and no volcanic eruption associated with the quake, though aftershocks may continue in the coming days. More than 2,600 Felt Reports were logged within the first hour, with residents reporting strong shaking across the island; authorities urge residents to inspect their homes and utilities and avoid affected roads until cleared.