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

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A micro earthquake occurred at 3:34:01 PM (HST) on Sunday, May 4, 2008 .
The magnitude 2.0 event occurred 3 km (2 miles) S of Pahala.
The hypocentral depth is 32 km (20 miles).


Magnitude 2.0 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 3:34:01 PM (HST)
Monday, May 5, 2008 at 1:34:01 (UTC)
Distance from Pahala - 3 km (2 miles) S (183 degrees)
Na`alehu - 17 km (10 miles) NE (41 degrees)
Kilauea Summit - 34 km (21 miles) SW (219 degrees)
Hilo - 74 km (46 miles) SW (214 degrees)
Coordinates 19 deg. 10.7 min. N (19.178N), 155 deg. 28.9 min. W (155.482W)
Depth 31.7 km (19.7 miles)
Quality Fair
Location Quality Parameters Nst=026, Nph=026, Dmin=8 km, Rmss=0.1 sec, Erho=0.7 km, Erzz=2.1 km, Gp=154.8 degrees
Event ID# hv00028411
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