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M2.8 Depth: 1.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Maui County, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-10 21:05:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Maui County, Hawaii (United States) on March 10, 2026 at 21:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-10 21:05:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Maui County
County
Maui County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.60120, -156.39050
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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