M2.0 Depth: 33.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 52 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-14 13:45:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 13:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 52 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
33.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 13:45:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.86000, -155.12650
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.5 km
Shallow
33.5 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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