2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 16 km S of Volcano, Hawaii — April 19, 2026

2026-04-19 00:18:31 UTC (5 days ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.29°, -155.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.2930°N
-155.2343°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74938562
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
123
Stations Used
50
Azimuthal Gap
139.0°
Min Station Distance
0.015°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 00:44:21 UTC

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