| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 28.9 km |
| Coordinates | 19.339, -156.218 |
| UTC time | 1991-05-08 18:21:11.950 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 8, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Wednesday, May 8, 1991 at 18:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The epicenter is located at longitude -156.218 and latitude 19.339.
| Location | Hilo |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-05-08
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