M2.0 Depth: 45.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-05-12 15:26:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 15:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
45.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 15:26:01 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.15430, -155.35150
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.5 km
Shallow
45.5 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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