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M2.0 Depth: 30.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 20:15:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on May 20, 2026 at 20:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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 event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 130 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
30.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 20:15:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.03650, -155.34870
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.7 km
Shallow
30.7 km
30.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 15 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 56 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 88 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 91 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 209 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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