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M4.0 Depth: 31.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 05:06:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States) on July 1, 2026 at 05:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.2 km
Shallow
31.2 km
31.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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