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M2.0 Depth: 27.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 21:39:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 21:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). With a focal depth of about 27 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
27.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 21:39:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.12800, -155.37300
Temperature
30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.4 km
Shallow
27.4 km
27.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kamaehuakanaloa
    Distance: 26 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 34 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 46 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 78 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 82 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 199 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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