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M2.6 Depth: 32.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 3 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-18 23:22:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 3 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
32.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 23:22:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.18500, -155.50166
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.2 km
Shallow
32.2 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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