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M2.2 Depth: 31.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 18:31:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 18:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States). With a focal depth of about 31 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: 244 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.1 km
Shallow
31.1 km
31.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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    Distance: 44 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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