2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 12 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii — May 6, 2026

2026-05-06 20:02:10 UTC (2026-05-06) · approx. 10:02 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:02 UTC≈ 10:02 AM UTC-10
Depth10.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.749°, -156.102°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.75°, -156.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
10.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.7490°N
-156.1023°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74954167
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
82
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
285.0°
Min Station Distance
0.124°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-07 03:21:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74954167). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 6, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 12 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii — May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74954167/