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M1.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 55 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-03 09:44:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 09:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 55 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 09:44:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.81150, -155.12784
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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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    Distance: 125 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
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    Distance: 242 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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