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M2.5 Depth: 4.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 55 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-08-13 13:16:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 55 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii on August 13, 2026 at 13:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 13:16:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
20.07917, -156.35516
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 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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