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M1.7 Depth: 0.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 7 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-13 10:27:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 7 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii on May 13, 2026 at 10:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
0.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 10:27:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.25567, -155.43683
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.4 km
Shallow
0.4 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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