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M3.1 Depth: 11.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 46 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-08-11 13:31:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 13:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 46 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 13:31:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.85283, -155.20534
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 10 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 111 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 117 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 234 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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