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M2.8 Depth: 9.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Captain Cook, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 15:48:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2026 at 15:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Captain Cook, Hawaii (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 15:48:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Captain Cook
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Captain Cook
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.47550, -155.88850
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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