2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 2 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii — February 8, 2026

2026-02-08 22:45:07 UTC (2026-02-08) · approx. 12:45 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:45 UTC≈ 12:45 PM UTC-10
Depth-0.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.198°, -155.459°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.20°, -155.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
-0.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.1983°N
-155.4588°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74896662
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
125
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
116.0°
Min Station Distance
0.043°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-01 14:35:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74896662). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 8, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 2 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii — February 8, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74896662/