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M3.2 Depth: 30.9 km

M3.2 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-05-23 12:41:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 12:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
30.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 12:41:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.38770, -155.88850
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.9 km
Shallow
30.9 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

  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 31 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 34 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Kilauea ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 63 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 65 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Kamaehuakanaloa
    Distance: 83 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 152 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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