There was a 3.5 magnitude earthquake in the Kaiwi Channel between Oahu and Molokai on Tuesday. Courtesy photo

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred beneath the Kaiwi channel, between Oʻahu and Molokaʻi, at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory issued an information statement saying the quake was centered 14 miles west-northwest of the village of Maunaloa on the Island of Molokaʻi at a depth of 5 miles below sea level. The earthquake had no apparent impact on either Maunaloa or Kīlauea volcanoes on the Hawaii island.

Earthquakes in this region are not common but have occurred occasionally in the past 200 years, according to the HVO. These earthquakes are caused by bending of the crust beneath the islands and associated adjustments related to the weight of the islands.

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor Hawaiian volcanoes for any changes.