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M3.2 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 8 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-23 12:41:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 12:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near 8 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 12:41:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.37950, -155.86533
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 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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  • Kamaehuakanaloa
    Distance: 81 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 153 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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