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M2.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-05-01 07:20:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII on May 1, 2026 at 07:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 07:20:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.21020, -155.35780
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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