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M2.7 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Papaloa, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 04:00:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Papaloa, Hawaii (United States) on January 13, 2026 at 04:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 162 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 04:00:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Papaloa
County
Hawaiʻi County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.50667, -155.76250
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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