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M2.1 Depth: 4.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 09:33:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 24, 2026 at 09:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
4.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 09:33:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.45980, -155.43850
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.2 km
Shallow
4.2 km
4.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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