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M2.2 Depth: -0.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 20:17:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States) on July 20, 2026 at 20:17 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.3 km
Shallow
-0.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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

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  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 38 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 66 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
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    Distance: 69 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 186 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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