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M1.9 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 09:41:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States) on June 27, 2026 at 09:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. United States: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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

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