M2.1 Depth: 0.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII

UTC time: 2026-04-05 19:54:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 19:54:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.20550, -155.43930
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.6 km
Shallow
0.6 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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