2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 14 km S of Volcano, Hawaii — April 17, 2026

2026-04-17 07:03:02 UTC (2 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.31°, -155.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
0.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.3102°N
-155.2222°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74937497
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
115
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
131.0°
Min Station Distance
0.029°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-17 20:19:19 UTC

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