M2.6 earthquake — 48 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 48 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii on Aug 9, 2026 at 23:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 6 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 | 5.9 km |
| Coordinates | 18.847, -155.186 |
| Time | Aug 9, 23:34 UTC |
| Location | 48 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| USGS event ID | hv75016896 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 2 km | Aug 11, 13:31 UTC | 46 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| M2.9 | 2 km | Aug 11, 14:15 UTC | 47 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| M2.8 | 3 km | Aug 10, 06:16 UTC | 45 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| M2.6 | 4 km | Aug 12, 07:29 UTC | 47 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| M3.3 | 4 km | Aug 11, 13:55 UTC | 44 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii |
| M2.6 | 5 km | Aug 9, 21:57 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.