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M2.2 Depth: 4.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Kehena, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 06:32:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Kehena, Hawaii (United States) on January 26, 2026 at 06:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 06:32:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Kehena
County
Hawaiʻi County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.38580, -154.93480
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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