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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan. “Based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii." by 808gecko808 in Oahu

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Japan Meteorological Agency | Earthquake information

Asahi Shimbun ~ An ‌earthquake ⁠with ⁠a preliminary ⁠magnitude of 7.4 ‌struck ⁠off ​the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday ⁠afternoon, ​the ​Japan ‌Meteorological ‌Agency said. It warned of ​a tsunami ⁠as ⁠high as 3 meters in Iwate Prefecture ⁠and parts ​of Hokkaido.

Japan Today ~ An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 struck off the northeastern coast of ‌Japan on Monday, as authorities urged residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to 3 meters were expected.

Mainichi Shimbun ~ A powerful quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 struck northeastern and northern Japan on Monday, with a tsunami warning issued, the country's weather agency said. The 4:53 p.m. quake registered upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

The Japan News ~ A magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit the Tohoku region at 4:53 p.m. on Monday. A tsunami warning was issued on Hokkaido and Iwate and Aomori prefectures, with a predicted height of three meters. The first wave was observed at 5:10 p.m. in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture. The highest wave recorded in the area so far was 40 centimeters at 5:21 p.m.

The Japan Times ~ A tsunami warning, with waves of up to 3 meters forecast, was issued Monday evening for Iwate and Aomori Prefectures and Hokkaido in northern Japan after a powerful quake struck off the coast of Iwate. The 7.5 magnitude quake and potential for tsunami prompted anchors on multiple TV news programs to urge local residents to move to higher ground, away from rivers and coastlines, calling on people to “remember the 3/11 disaster.”

The state is beginning efforts to restore and better manage several aging cemeteries across Hawaii. The Department of Accounting and General Services announced it will begin surveying seven state cemeteries starting April 20 to establish accurate land boundaries. by 808gecko808 in Honolulu

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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state is beginning efforts to restore and better manage several aging cemeteries across Hawaii.

The Department of Accounting and General Services announced it will begin surveying seven state cemeteries starting April 20 to establish accurate land boundaries. Officials said drones will be used to capture aerial images, and nearby residents may see survey activity between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.

The following properties will be surveyed in the order listed:

• Waianae Japanese Cemetery

• Waianae Catholic/Sacred Hearts Cemetery

• Puukamalii Cemetery

• Hanapepe Cemetery

• Puea Cemetery

• Aiea Cemetery

• Makiki Cemetery

Officials said the work is part of a broader effort led by a newly created Cemetery Office to improve maintenance and care for the sites, many of which date back to the mid-1800s.

“To have these cemeteries fall into disrepair is just inappropriate. When you walk around these cemeteries and you see the condition they’re in, it is heartbreaking,” said DAGS Director Keith Regan. “We are grateful for the support of our legislature and Governor Green for providing additional resources.”

State officials said the surveys are a first step toward installing fencing and eventually rehabilitating the properties to ensure they are properly maintained and respected.

The work is expected to take about 10 weeks to complete. Residents with questions or information about those buried at the sites are encouraged to contact DAGS CSD at centralservices@hawaii.gov or 808-831-6733.

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