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Minor mag. 2.1 earthquake - HAWAII REGION, HAWAII on Saturday, 1 September 2018

Minor mag. 2.1 earthquake - HAWAII REGION, HAWAII on Saturday, 1 September 2018
Date & time: Saturday, 1 September 2018 12:00 UTC
Magnitude: 2.1
Depth: 10.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 19.58°N / 156.01°W (United States)
Nearest volcano: Hualalai (19 km)
Primary data source: EMSC
Estimated released energy: 8.9*10^7 J (24.8 KWh) [learn more]
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Data for same earthquake as reported from other agencies
TimeMag. / DepthLocationSource
Sat, 1 Sep 2018
Sat, 1 Sep 12:00 UTCM 2.1 / 9.6 km- 5km W of Kahaluu-Keauhou, HawaiiUSGS

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