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M2.5 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Hawaiian Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-20 17:20:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 17:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Hawaiian Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 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 ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 17:20:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
18.90500, -155.46200
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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: 20 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Kilauea ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 60 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 65 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 97 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 102 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 217 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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Global (24h)
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