Unrest continues at Kilauea after over 200 earthquakes occur in past 8 hours

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Scientists are keeping a close eye on Kilauea and a new pulse of seismic activity.

Although the volcano is not erupting, in the past 8 hours, 200 earthquakes have been detected in the Upper East Rift Zone.

USGS officials say this may indicate magma being supplied to the zone.

At this time, an eruption is not imminent.

This story is ongoing and may be updated.

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