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M2.1 Depth: 14.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Honalo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 02:19:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 02:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Honalo, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 02:19:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Honalo
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Honalo
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.60167, -155.91499
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 km — close to the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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