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M1.9 Depth: 1.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Mountain View, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 18:10:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Mountain View, Hawaii (United States) on July 20, 2026 at 18:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 18:10:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Mountain View
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Mountain View
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.55217, -155.13167
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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