2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 32 km WNW of Puako, Hawaii — March 18, 2026

2026-03-18 19:06:45 UTC (2026-03-18) · approx. 9:06 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:06 UTC≈ 9:06 AM UTC-10
Depth40.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates20.055°, -156.136°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 20.05°, -156.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
40.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
20.0545°N
-156.1355°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74918452
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
79
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
255.0°
Min Station Distance
0.256°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-26 19:17:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74918452). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 18, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 32 km WNW of Puako, Hawaii — March 18, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74918452/