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USGS Volcano Notice - DOI-USGS-HVO-2023-01-03T06:25:18-08:00
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INFORMATION STATEMENT
U.S. Geological Survey
Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 4:32 AM HST (Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 14:32 UTC)
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INFORMATION STATEMENT
On Tuesday, January 3, at 3:31 a.m. HST, a magnitude-4.0 earthquake occurred 4 mi (6 km) northwest of Volcano, Island of Hawaiʻi, at a depth of 12 mi (19 km) below sea level.
This earthquake occurred in a region of stress interaction between Mauna Loa and Kīlauea volcanoes. The earthquake had no apparent impact on either volcano.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor Hawaiian volcanoes for any changes.
EARTHQUAKE DESCRIPTION
- Magnitude: 4.0
- Date and time: Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 3:31 a.m. HST
- Location: 4 mi (6 km) NW of Volcano, Island of Hawaiʻi
- Depth: 12 mi (19 km) below sea level
- Aftershocks are possible in the coming days to weeks
EARTHQUAKE INTENSITY AND AFFECTED AREA
- Potential Damage: No damage to buildings or infrastructure expected based on earthquake intensity
- Maximum Modified Mercalli Scale Intensity: IV—light shaking (https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards/science/modified-mercalli-intensity-scale)
- Felt Reports: More than 160 within first hour (http://earthquake.usgs.gov/dyfi/)
- Felt Area: Across the Island of Hawaiʻi
- Visit NOAA’s Tsunami Warning Center website for updated information: https://www.tsunami.gov/
EARTHQUAKE MAPS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- USGS National Earthquake Information Center Maps and Reports for this Event: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/hv73293392/executive
- USGS-HVO Interactive Earthquake Map of Hawaiʻi: https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hawaiian-volcano-observatory/earthquakes
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawaiʻi and American Samoa.
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