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4.0 magnitude earthquake occurs near town of Volcano on the Big Island

January 3, 2023, 7:12 AM HST
* Updated January 3, 8:04 AM
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U.S. Geological Survey map of magnitude 4.0 earthquake on Big Island on Jan. 3, 2023.

Today at 3:31 a.m., a magnitude-4.0 earthquake occurred 4 miles northwest of the town of Volcano on the Big Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake was at a depth of 12 miles below sea level; and it occurred in a region of stress interaction between Mauna Loa and Kīlauea volcanoes.

The earthquake had no apparent impact on either volcano, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

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No injuries or damage was reported.

In the first hour of the earthquake on Jan. 3, 2023, there were 160 felt reports. Aftershocks are possible in the coming days to weeks.

USGS-HVO Interactive Earthquake Map of Hawaiʻi: https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hawaiian-volcano-observatory/earthquakes

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The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory will continue to monitor the situation for any changes.  

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