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M3.2 Depth: 22.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 00:12:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States) on January 18, 2026 at 00:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
22.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 00:12:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Honaunau-Napoopoo
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Honaunau-Napoopoo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.43800, -155.81840
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.2 km
Shallow
22.2 km
22.2 km — deeper 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

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