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M2.1 Depth: 30.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 12 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii

UTC time: 2026-03-14 07:06:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 07:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 12 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii. With a focal depth of about 31 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
30.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 07:06:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.27283, -155.38367
Temperature
10.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.6 km
Shallow
30.6 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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