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M2.7 Depth: 34.3 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 03:21:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States) on May 17, 2026 at 03:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 164 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.3 km
Shallow
34.3 km
34.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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