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M1.7 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Honalo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 04:46:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Honalo, Hawaii (United States) on January 21, 2026 at 04:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 04:46:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Honalo
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Honalo
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.59317, -155.94034
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 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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