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Hawaii Earthquake Maps and Images

October, 2006

The Big Island of Hawaii was jolted with a 6.7 earthquake on October 15, 2006 at 7:07 a.m. These maps created using ArcGIS 3D Analyst and ArcScene show earthquake activity as recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey over a 48-hour period.

The 6.7 epicenter is shown in red near Kona on October 15, 2006 and after shock locations along the northwest coastline of the Big Island of Hawaii.

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View of the Big Island and earthquake activity measured on nearby islands Maui, Lanai, and Kahoolawe.

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Depth cross-section view of earthquake activity.

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