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M2.1 Depth: 4.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 58 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-04-06 12:57:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 58 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii on April 6, 2026 at 12:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 12:57:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.81583, -156.53101
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 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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