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M2.0 Depth: 11.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near HAWAII REGION, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-05-06 20:02:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near HAWAII REGION, HAWAII. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 20:02:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.74930, -156.06700
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 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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  • Haleakala
    Distance: 109 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 124 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States

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