5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Recorded at Hawaii Volcano

5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Recorded at Hawaii Volcano
USGS
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A 5.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded near Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake, termed a “volcanic eruption” by the USGS, was recorded about 3 miles west-southwest of the volcano at around 5:45 a.m. local time, the agency said. It had a depth of less than 0.6 miles.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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