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M2.1 Depth: 42.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Honokōhau, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 21:42:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Honokōhau, Hawaii (United States). With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
42.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 21:42:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Honokōhau
County
Hawaiʻi County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.69383, -156.00250
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.1 km
Shallow
42.1 km
42.1 km — deeper 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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