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27 miles (43.5 km)
- The earthquake was located less than 1 mile west (1 km) of Honomū, HI and 10 miles (16 km) north-northwest of Hilo at a depth of 27 miles (43.5 km).
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Apr 6, 2024 · Seismology maps show how the epicentre was 30km (18 miles) to the south of the city, so Hualien and its environs were spared the worst shaking. This instead happened in the mountains to the...
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