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M2.4 Depth: 3.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-05-23 09:20:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 09:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 09:20:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.43700, -155.85030
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 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

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    Distance: 26 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
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    Distance: 28 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 58 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
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  • Kamaehuakanaloa
    Distance: 84 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 148 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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