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M1.9 Depth: 20.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 14 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-23 09:54:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 14 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii on May 23, 2026 at 09:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
20.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 09:54:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.32700, -155.85834
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.1 km
Shallow
20.1 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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