M3.1 Depth: 10.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 46 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-08-11 13:55:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 13:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 46 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii. With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 13:55:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.84950, -155.20416
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 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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