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M1.9 Depth: 44.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 28 km SSE of Fern Forest, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-05-02 05:11:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 28 km SSE of Fern Forest, Hawaii on May 2, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
44.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 05:11:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.21617, -155.06984
Temperature
23.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.5 km
Shallow
44.5 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

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