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M1.9 Depth: 40.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 14 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-06 06:01:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 06:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 14 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 06:01:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.05917, -155.44200
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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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