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Earthquake Felt Island-Wide
April 16, 1999 4:00 HST
At 2:56 PM local time, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory seismographic network recorded a moderate earthquake from the Ka`u district of the Island of Hawai`i. The earthquake was centered approximately 4 miles north of Pahala at a depth of about 7 miles. Preliminary calculations indicate that the magnitude of this earthquake was about 5.5. Hawai`i County Civil Defense has received reports of damage in the Pahala area. More than 10 aftershocks were located within the first hour after the main shock.
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Updated : 19 April 1999