2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 38 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii — January 3, 2026

2026-01-03 19:49:41 UTC (2026-01-03) · approx. 9:49 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:49 UTC≈ 9:49 AM UTC-10
Depth9.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.937°, -156.274°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.94°, -156.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
9.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.9373°N
-156.2742°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74868417
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
107
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
222.0°
Min Station Distance
0.372°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74868417). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 3, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 38 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii — January 3, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74868417/