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M2.0 Depth: 8.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 18:40:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States) on April 24, 2026 at 18:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 18:40:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Honaunau-Napoopoo
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Honaunau-Napoopoo
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.47117, -155.83000
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 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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