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M2.3 Depth: 28.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 06:36:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 06:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 125 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
28.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 06:36:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.12350, -155.36120
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.1 km
Shallow
28.1 km
28.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 25 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Kilauea ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 34 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 47 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 78 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 83 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 200 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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