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M1.8 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 6 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:00:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 6 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 12:00:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.40583, -155.27817
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kilauea ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 2 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 35 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 50 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 54 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 70 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 177 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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