Sunday, January 22, 2012

Earthquake 5.0 Mag Hits Island of Hawaii

Earthquake of a magnitude 5.0 hit Hawaii; 10 miles south of Fern Forest, Hawaii, according to the US Geological Survey.

This event has not yet been reviewed by a seismologist.

Earthquake Map Details:
Magnitude: 5.0
Date-Time: Monday, January 23, 2012 at 02:36:32 UTC
Date-Time: Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 04:36:32 PM at epicenter
Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 07:36:32 PM (MST) - Mountain Standard
Location: 19.331°N, 155.120°W
Depth: 8 km (5.0 miles)
Region: Island of Hawaii

Distances:
16 km (10 miles) S (176°) from Fern Forest, HI
18 km (11 miles) S (185°) from Eden Roc, HI
18 km (11 miles) SE (137°) from Volcano, HI
33 km (20 miles) SW (223°) from Hawaiian Beaches, HI
42 km (26 miles) S (185°) from Hilo, HI
358 km (222 miles) SE (127°) from Honolulu, HI

Source: USGS

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