Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes near Hawaii

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AP Pahala (Hawaii)
Last Updated : Jun 05 2013 | 9:55 AM IST
The US Geological Survey is revising the magnitude of an earthquake off the southeast coast of Hawaii to 5.3.
Today's earthquake was centered about 55 kilometers southeast of Pahala on the Big Island, at a depth of about 40 kilometers. Officials say it's not expected to generate a tsunami.
Hawaii County Civil Defense Director Darryl Oliveira says there are no immediate reports of damage.
The USGS reported earlier that the quake's magnitude was 5.6.
People as far away as Maui and Oahu reported weak shaking to the USGS. The Oahu Department of Emergency Management says some areas may have experienced strong shaking.
Kevin Dayton, the executive assistant to the mayor, says he felt a large jolt in the county building in Hilo.
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First Published: Jun 05 2013 | 9:55 AM IST

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