M3.0 earthquake — 21 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii
An magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 21 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii on Jul 26, 2026 at 20:30 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 24 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 | M3.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 23.6 km |
| Coordinates | 19.824, -155.621 |
| Time | Jul 26, 20:30 UTC |
| Location | 21 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii |
| USGS event ID | hv75008357 |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 73 km | Jul 22, 20:38 UTC | 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.7 | 73 km | Jul 24, 20:21 UTC | 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.6 | 73 km | Jul 27, 16:25 UTC | 4 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.7 | 76 km | Jul 28, 15:13 UTC | 5 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.5 | 78 km | Jul 27, 12:26 UTC | 11 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.5 | 79 km | Jul 27, 12:17 UTC | 6 km NNE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.