M2.6 earthquake — 7 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 7 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii on Sep 12, 2026 at 09:38 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 2 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 | 1.7 km |
| Coordinates | 19.387, -155.269 |
| Time | Sep 12, 09:38 UTC |
| Location | 7 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii |
| USGS event ID | hv75034072 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 1 km | Sep 12, 09:38 UTC | 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii |
| M2.6 | 23 km | Sep 11, 15:58 UTC | 11 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.5 | 32 km | Sep 8, 09:04 UTC | 2 km W of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.6 | 39 km | Sep 9, 17:23 UTC | 19 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii |
| M2.8 | 59 km | Sep 8, 07:06 UTC | 4 km NNW of Honomu, Hawaii |
| M3.1 | 72 km | Sep 8, 06:52 UTC | 15 km ENE of Kalaoa, Hawaii |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.