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M1.8 Depth: 31.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 14 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-04-04 14:55:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 14 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii on April 4, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 14:55:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.26183, -155.35933
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 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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