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M3.4 Depth: 6.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 20:44:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States) on April 12, 2026 at 20:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 47 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 60 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
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    Distance: 81 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 188 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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