  Hilo Honolulu  | |
| UTC time | 1983-11-16 16:13:00 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 565031 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 16, 1983 |
| Local time | 06:13:00 (UTC-10) |
| Magnitude | 6.7 Mw |
| Depth | 12 km (7 mi) |
| Epicenter | 19°25′34″N 155°27′00″W / 19.426°N 155.450°W |
| Fault | Kaoiki Fault |
| Type | Right-lateral Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Hawaii |
| Total damage | $6-7 million (1983 rate) |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Peak acceleration | 0.67 g |
| Landslides | yes |
| Aftershocks | >800 aftershocks by the end of November 1983 |
| Casualties | 6 injuries |
The 1983 Kaoiki earthquake struck southern Hawaii Island on the morning of November 16, 1983. Measuring Mw 6.7, it was the largest to hit the island since 1975. The epicenter was located 50 km (30 mi) southeast of Hilo with an approximated depth of 12 km (7 mi). The shallow strike-slip earthquake was assigned a maximum intensity of IX (Violent) on the Modified Mercalli scale. 6 people were injured, widespread damage and landslides were reported across the island.