M3.6 earthquake — 39 km SSE of Mākena, Hawaii
An magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred 39 km SSE of Mākena, Hawaii on Jul 29, 2026 at 00:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 31 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 | M3.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 31.1 km |
| Coordinates | 20.317, -156.306 |
| Time | Jul 29, 00:16 UTC |
| Location | 39 km SSE of Mākena, Hawaii |
| USGS event ID | hv75009477 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 90 km | Jul 26, 20:30 UTC | 21 km SE of Waikoloa, Hawaii |
| M2.6 | 153 km | Jul 27, 16:25 UTC | 4 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.9 | 153 km | Jul 22, 20:38 UTC | 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.7 | 153 km | Jul 24, 20:21 UTC | 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.7 | 155 km | Jul 28, 15:13 UTC | 5 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.5 | 156 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.