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M2.1 Depth: 0.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:47:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII on May 12, 2026 at 12:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 12:47:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.46800, -155.45530
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 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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  • Hualalai
    Distance: 50 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 64 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 161 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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