2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 18:22:29 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 8:22 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:22 UTC≈ 8:22 AM UTC-10
Depth1.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.384°, -155.279°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.38°, -155.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
1.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.3845°N
-155.2785°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74878432
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
45.0°
Min Station Distance
0.004°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-23 22:49:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74878432). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii — January 17, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74878432/