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Hawaiian Volcano Observatory records 4th earthquake swarm at Kīlauea summit in the past week

Despite the activity, Kīlauea is not erupting, however, the summit is exhibiting signs of unrest.

No unusual activity detected at Kīlauea Volcano following small swarm of earthquakes

he swarm occurred in the same location as the swarm on Aug. 16 and is likely caused by movement of magma in Kīlauea’s south caldera region, and is a process observed consistently at the summit.

VOLCANO WATCH: Kilauea Trends Observed by Missionaries

Early Missionaries to Hawaii were the first to note that lava flows were often preceded by lava draining from Kilauea’s summit crater.