M1.8 Depth: 32.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 8 km ENE of Naalehu, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-03-21 15:24:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 8 km ENE of Naalehu, Hawaii on March 21, 2026 at 15:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
32.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 15:24:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.11183, -155.50917
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.5 km
Shallow
32.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 33 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 42 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 75 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 79 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 194 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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