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M3.4 Depth: 23.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-05-23 07:52:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 07:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
23.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 07:52:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.35470, -155.84500
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.9 km
Shallow
23.9 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

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  • Kamaehuakanaloa
    Distance: 77 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 157 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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