M2.6 Depth: -0.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 26 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 21:22:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 26 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

-0.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 21:22:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Hawaii

Source

usgs

Coordinates

19.43400, -155.61050

Temperature

12.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-0.9 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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