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M1.8 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 20:34:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States) on May 19, 2026 at 20:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 146 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 20:34:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Honaunau-Napoopoo
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Honaunau-Napoopoo
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.46883, -155.85133
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 km — shallower 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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