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M3.0 Depth: 31.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near HAWAII REGION, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-05-15 18:36:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near HAWAII REGION, HAWAII on May 15, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
31.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 18:36:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.09740, -155.87950
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.2 km
Shallow
31.2 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

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    Distance: 146 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States

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