M2.9 earthquake — 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii on Jul 22, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 32 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 31.6 km |
| Coordinates | 19.182, -155.486 |
| Time | Jul 22, 20:38 UTC |
| Location | 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| USGS event ID | hv75006537 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 0 km | Jul 24, 20:21 UTC | 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.6 | 2 km | Jul 27, 16:25 UTC | 4 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.7 | 3 km | Jul 28, 15:13 UTC | 5 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.5 | 10 km | Jul 27, 12:17 UTC | 6 km NNE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| M2.5 | 11 km | Jul 27, 12:26 UTC | 11 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M3.0 | 73 km | Jul 26, 20:30 UTC | 21 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.