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M2.1 Depth: 31.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-05-06 16:30:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII on May 6, 2026 at 16:30 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
31.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 16:30:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.24970, -155.47750
Temperature
26.2°C

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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
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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