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M1.9 Depth: 27.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 16:58:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 16:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States). With a focal depth of about 28 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: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.9 km
Shallow
27.9 km
27.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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