6.9-magnitude earthquake hits Hawaii's Big Island, USGS says, following a recent volcanic eruption

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii's big island as the volcano forces thousands to evacuate. A 6.9-magnitude earthquake rattled the Big Island of Hawaii on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, following a recent volcanic eruption. The quake hit roughly 10 miles southwest of Leilani Estates, the USGS reported. It was centered near the south flank of Kilauea volcano, which erupted Thursday and continued to spew lava into Friday. This is in almost exactly the same location at the deadly 1975 M 7.1 earthquake.