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M2.7 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Ke‘āmuku, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 21:01:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 21:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Ke‘āmuku, Hawaii (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 238 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 21:01:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Ke‘āmuku
County
Hawaiʻi County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.86317, -155.73033
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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