Back to map
M1.8 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kaueleau, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 01:05:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 01:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Kaueleau, Hawaii (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 01:05:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Kaueleau
County
Hawaiʻi County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.44867, -154.89284
Temperature
17.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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: 41 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 71 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 73 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 75 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 106 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 200 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share