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M2.6 Depth: 33.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-05-02 04:46:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII on May 2, 2026 at 04:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
33.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 04:46:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.02930, -155.36470
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.1 km
Shallow
33.1 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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