Back to map
M2.1 Depth: 41.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-04-05 19:04:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII on April 5, 2026 at 19:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 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
M2.1
Depth
41.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 19:04:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.99480, -155.51830
Temperature
18.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.9 km
Shallow
41.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 20 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 50 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 59 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Kilauea ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 68 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 110 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 122 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
620
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share