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M1.9 Depth: 37.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 14 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-05 23:26:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 23:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 14 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 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
37.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 23:26:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.99333, -155.47133
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.6 km
Shallow
37.6 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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