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M2.0 Depth: 0.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-05-06 16:46:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 16:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 16:46:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.31520, -155.20970
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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