M2.8 earthquake — 17 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 17 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii on Oct 20, 2026 at 16:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 34 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 34.4 km |
| Coordinates | 19.059, -155.408 |
| Time | Oct 20, 16:31 UTC |
| Location | 17 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| USGS event ID | hv75061376 |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.3 | 15 km | Oct 23, 15:52 UTC | 3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.7 | 46 km | Oct 22, 19:32 UTC | 27 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.