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M3.1 Depth: -2.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 00:12:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 00:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States). Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
-2.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 00:12:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Honaunau-Napoopoo
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Honaunau-Napoopoo
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.41550, -155.85933
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -2.4 km
Shallow
-2.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

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