== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
U.S. Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
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A micro earthquake occurred at 2:59:18 AM (HST) on Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
The magnitude 2.3 event occurred 5 km (3 miles) NNE of Holualoa.
The hypocentral depth is 14 km ( 9 miles).
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Magnitude: 2.3 – duration magnitude (Md)
Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 2:59:18 AM (HST)Â
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 12:59:18 (UTC)
Distance from: Holualoa – 5 km (3 miles) NNE (24 degrees)
Kailua – 7 km (4 miles) ENE (69 degrees)
Hualalai Summit – 8 km (5 miles) WSW (245 degrees)
Captain Cook – 19 km (12 miles) N (356 degrees)
Coordinates: 19 deg. 39.8 min. N (19.663N), 155 deg. 56.0 min. W (155.933W)
Depth: 14.2 km (8.8 miles)
Quality: Good
Location Quality Parameters: Nst=013, Nph=013, Dmin=9 km, Rmss=0.14 sec, Erho=0.8 km, Erzz=0.4 km, Gp=115.2 degrees
Event ID# hv00033480
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