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M1.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 21 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-04-05 00:00:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 21 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii on April 5, 2026 at 00:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 00:00:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.03817, -155.36333
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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