In March 2011 , a 9.0 magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Japan again created a tsunami that caused minor damage in Hawaii . The estimated damage to public buildings alone was about US$ 3 million . In the Kona area this tsunami washed a house into Kealakekua Bay , destroyed a yacht club and tour boat offices in Keauhou Bay , caused extensive damage in Kailua Kona , flooded the ground floor of the King Kamehameha Hotel , and permanently closed the Kona Village Resort
9.0 magnitude earthquake
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Hawaii (island)