A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was reported near the village of Hāna on the island of Maui on Thursday, December 19, at 8:44 p.m. The quake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles below sea level and had no noticeable impact on Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes on the island of Hawaii, according to the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

The earthquake was widely felt on Maui, Hawaii Island and Moloka’i. Most felt reports were filed with the USGS with the words “Did you feel it?” Site recorded in Makawao, Hāna and Haʻikū.

“Earthquakes are not common in this region, but do occur occasionally. These earthquakes are caused by the bending of the crust beneath the islands and the associated adjustments related to the weight of the islands,” said HVO scientists.

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor Hawaiian volcanoes for any changes. The agency advises that aftershocks are possible in the coming days and weeks.