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M1.8 Depth: 6.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-04-05 15:16:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii on April 5, 2026 at 15:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 15:16:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.40567, -155.28934
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 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
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  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 34 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 50 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 54 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 69 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 177 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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