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M2.6 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 01:10:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States) on June 27, 2026 at 01:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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