Hawaii Under Fire: Earthquake Precedes Hurricane Landfall

Luke 21:7 “Teacher,” they asked, “when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?” Luke 21:11 "There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and epidemics in many lands, and there will be terrifying things (that which strikes terror), and great miraculous signs in the heavens."

Hawaii, preparing for the landfall of Hurricane Iselle, was struck with a 4.5 magnitude earthquake Thursday morning.

The quake struck just off the northwest tip of the big island at a depth of 7.9 miles.  Hawaiian officials said there were no immediate reports of damage but that surveys were not a priority due to the pending arrival of Hurricane Iselle.

The hurricane is the first of two that could strike the islands before the end of the week. Hurricane Iselle will make landfall on the big island tonight around 8pm local time and Hurricane Julio could hit the islands two days later.

Forecasters say it’s possible that Julio will turn north and only the outer bands of the storm will strike the islands.

Hawaii has not been hit head-on by a hurricane in 22 years.  Residents have been stocking up on supplies and boarding up homes.  Water is reportedly being sold at multiple times regular price because of shortages throughout the islands.

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