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Magnitude 4.7 near Volcano, HI

Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 6:24:22 (UTC)

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Magnitude 4.7
Time Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 6:24:22 (UTC)
Distance from 14 km (9 miles) SSE (168 degrees) of Volcano, HI
18 km (11 miles) SSW (206 degrees) of Fern Forest, HI
22 km (13 miles) SSW (210 degrees) of Eden Roc, HI
351 km (218 miles) SE (128 degrees) of Honolulu, HI
Coordinates 19 deg. 19.5 min. N (19.325N)
155 deg. 12.4 min. W (155.207W)
Depth 10.0 km (6.2 miles)
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