M3.0 Earthquake 5 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii — August 16, 2024
2024-08-16 23:34:19 UTC (2024-08-16) · approx. 1:34 PM UTC-10 local
On August 16, 2024 at 23:34 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 5 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii, at a depth of 1.6 km and coordinates 19.3910°, -155.2448°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-155.2448°E
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How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Volcano, Hawaii?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 5 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii on August 16, 2024 at 23:34 UTC had a depth of 1.6 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74405606). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 16, 2024). M3.0 Earthquake 5 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii — August 16, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74405606/