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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Niuli‘i, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 11:56:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Niuli‘i, Hawaii (United States) on April 8, 2026 at 11:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 11:56:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Niuli‘i
County
Hawaiʻi County
Source
isc
Coordinates
20.22600, -155.70300
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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