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M2.0 Depth: 41.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 10 km E of Pāpa‘ikou, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-03-21 15:45:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 10 km E of Pāpa‘ikou, Hawaii on March 21, 2026 at 15:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
41.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 15:45:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.77350, -154.99567
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.4 km
Shallow
41.4 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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