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

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A micro earthquake occurred at 2:25:10 AM (HST) on Monday, October 26, 2009 .
The magnitude 2.3 event occurred 4 km (3 miles) WNW of Kilauea Summit.
The hypocentral depth is 6 km ( 4 miles).


Magnitude 2.3 - duration magnitude (Md)
Time Monday, October 26, 2009 at 2:25:10 AM (HST)
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:25:10 (UTC)
Distance from Kilauea Summit - 4 km (3 miles) WNW (292 degrees)
Volcano - 8 km (5 miles) W (271 degrees)
Glenwood - 18 km (11 miles) WSW (249 degrees)
Hilo - 41 km (25 miles) SW (215 degrees)
Coordinates 19 deg. 25.9 min. N (19.432N), 155 deg. 18.9 min. W (155.315W)
Depth 6 km (3.7 miles)
Quality Excellent
Location Quality Parameters Nst=028, Nph=028, Dmin=3 km, Rmss=0.1 sec, Erho=0.4 km, Erzz=0.8 km, Gp=86.4 degrees
Event ID# hv00035702
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