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M3.2 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Hawaiian Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-15 18:36:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 18:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Hawaiian Islands. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 18:36:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
20.14700, -155.88000
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hualalai
    Distance: 51 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 56 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 74 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 80 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Kilauea ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 102 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 151 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States

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