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M1.9 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 49 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-08-11 15:36:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 15:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 49 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii. With a focal depth of about 8 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
M1.9
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 15:36:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.81400, -155.19200
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 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

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