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== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
U.S. Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

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A micro earthquake occurred at 3:32:37 AM (HST) on Saturday, April 26, 2008 .
The magnitude 1.7 event occurred 14 km (9 miles) W of Kilauea Summit.
The hypocentral depth is 4 km ( 3 miles).


Magnitude 1.7 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 3:32:37 AM (HST)
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 13:32:37 (UTC)
Distance from Kilauea Summit - 14 km (9 miles) W (270 degrees)
Volcano - 19 km (12 miles) W (265 degrees)
Mauna Loa Summit - 22 km (13 miles) ESE (109 degrees)
Hilo - 49 km (30 miles) SW (224 degrees)
Coordinates 19 deg. 25.0 min. N (19.416N), 155 deg. 24.8 min. W (155.414W)
Depth 4.4 km (2.7 miles)
Quality Poor
Location Quality Parameters Nst=011, Nph=011, Dmin=12 km, Rmss=0.33 sec, Erho=27.1 km, Erzz=27.5 km, Gp=345.6 degrees
Event ID# hv00028345
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