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M1.8 Depth: 29.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 5 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:23:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 01:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 5 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
29.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:23:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.16783, -155.51900
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.1 km
Shallow
29.1 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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    Distance: 73 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Haleakala
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