Here's the info on it folks, so YES the earthquake is real and CONFIRMED by the United States Geological Survey or USGS. Information as follows: Magnitude 6.3 - ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII 2006 October 15 17:07:49 UTC Versíon en Español * Details * Summary * Maps * Scientific & Technical Where can I find...? Earthquake Details Magnitude 6.3 (Strong) # Date-Time Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 17:07:49 (UTC) = Coordinated Universal Time # Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 7:07:49 AM = local time at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 19.878°N, 155.935°W Depth 38.9 km (24.2 miles) set by location program Region ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII # Distances 10 km (6 miles) SW (231°) from Puako, HI # 16 km (10 miles) WSW (245°) from Waikoloa Village, HI # 19 km (12 miles) NNE (23°) from Kalaoa, HI # 91 km (56 miles) WNW (282°) from Hilo, HI # 253 km (157 miles) SE (129°) from Honolulu, HI Location Uncertainty Error estimate not available Parameters Nst=271, Nph=271, Dmin=23.3 km, Rmss=0 sec, Gp= 25°, M-type=moment magnitude (Mw), Version=7 Source U.S. Geological Survey, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Hawaii, USA Event ID ustwbh
