M2.0 Depth: 8.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 39 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-08-13 06:59:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 39 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii on August 13, 2026 at 06:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 06:59:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.88383, -155.25284
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 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

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