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M1.9 Depth: 42.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 13:43:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 13:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
42.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 13:43:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.19000, -155.27966
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.5 km
Shallow
42.5 km
42.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

  • Kilauea ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 26 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 30 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 47 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 73 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 83 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 197 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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