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M1.8 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 23:40:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 23:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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. United States: 137 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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    Distance: 55 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 57 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 168 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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