M2.5 earthquake — 2 km W of Pāhala, Hawaii
An magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred 2 km W of Pāhala, Hawaii on Sep 8, 2026 at 09:04 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 30 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 | M2.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 30.3 km |
| Coordinates | 19.206, -155.501 |
| Time | Sep 8, 09:04 UTC |
| Location | 2 km W of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| USGS event ID | hv75030812 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 13 km | Sep 11, 15:58 UTC | 11 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.6 | 21 km | Sep 9, 17:23 UTC | 19 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.9 | 64 km | Sep 6, 05:31 UTC | 5 km NW of Kurtistown, Hawaii |
| M3.1 | 71 km | Sep 8, 06:52 UTC | 15 km ENE of Kalaoa, Hawaii |
| M2.8 | 87 km | Sep 8, 07:06 UTC | 4 km NNW of Honomu, Hawaii |
| M2.5 | 156 km | Sep 7, 11:22 UTC | 61 km SSW of Mākena, Hawaii |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.