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

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A micro earthquake occurred at 10:34:04 PM (HST) on Saturday, October 24, 2009 .
The magnitude 2.7 event occurred 16 km (10 miles) SE of Mauna Loa Summit.
The hypocentral depth is 10 km ( 6 miles).


Magnitude 2.7 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 10:34:04 PM (HST)
Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 8:34:04 (UTC)
Distance from Mauna Loa Summit - 16 km (10 miles) SE (129 degrees)
Pahala - 20 km (13 miles) N (358 degrees)
Kilauea Summit - 22 km (14 miles) W (262 degrees)
Hilo - 56 km (35 miles) SW (228 degrees)
Coordinates 19 deg. 23.2 min. N (19.387N), 155 deg. 29.2 min. W (155.487W)
Depth 10.1 km (6.3 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=039, Nph=039, Dmin=4 km, Rmss=0.1 sec, Erho=0.3 km, Erzz=0.5 km, Gp=54 degrees
Event ID# hv00035691
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