A tsunami watch for Hawaii has been canceled after the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center determined a strong quake off New Zealand posed no threat to the islands.

The 8.1-magnitude quake struck near the Kermadec Islands region around 9:30 a.m. Hawaii time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The watch was issued shortly after the shake, and was lifted about 12:25 p.m. after authorities confirmed the temblor did not pose a threat of creating dangerous tsunami waves.