According to the United States Geological Survey the quake was related to the new lava outbreaks at the volcano, and it resulted in the Hilina Slump moving about two feet.
Menurut Survei Geologis Amerika Serikat, gempa itu terkait dengan wabah lava baru di gunung berapi, dan mengakibatkan Hilina Slump bergerak sekitar dua kaki.