M2.6 earthquake — 44 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 44 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii on Aug 9, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 8 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 | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 7.9 km |
| Coordinates | 18.832, -155.233 |
| Time | Aug 9, 22:21 UTC |
| Location | 44 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| USGS event ID | hv75015627 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 2 km | Aug 9, 21:57 UTC | 44 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| M3.4 | 3 km | Aug 10, 06:22 UTC | 43 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| M2.9 | 3 km | Aug 11, 14:15 UTC | 47 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| M3.1 | 4 km | Aug 11, 13:31 UTC | 46 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| M3.0 | 4 km | Aug 10, 05:13 UTC | 45 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| M3.3 | 4 km | Aug 11, 13:55 UTC | 44 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.