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M1.9 Depth: 33.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 18 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:00:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 10:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 18 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
33.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:00:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.94900, -155.45399
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.7 km
Shallow
33.7 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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