Quake hits Hawaii as hurricanes spin toward island

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4.3-magnitude quake hits Hawaii ahead of storms

Iselle scheduled for landfall late Thursday


Author: By Ben Brumfield, Jason Hanna and Steve Almasy CNN

Published On: Aug 07 2014 07:01:14 AM EDT Updated 9 m

(CNN) -
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck the northern tip of Hawaii's Big Island on Thursday as the state prepares for two hurricanes.

The quake hit at a depth of 7.9 miles and was reported about 7 miles from Waimea, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

There were no immediate reports of damage.

Hawaiians, meanwhile, are preparing for a potentially devastating one-two tropical cyclone punch, starting with Hurricane Iselle, which in a rarity for the state could make direct landfall Thursday evening...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2-hurricanes-spin-toward-hawaii/27349618
 

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