2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 27 km ENE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 17:51:29 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 7:51 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:51 UTC≈ 7:51 AM UTC-10
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.549°, -155.623°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.55°, -155.62°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.5487°N
-155.6230°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74956427
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
128
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
104.0°
Min Station Distance
0.021°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 19:53:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74956427). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 27 km ENE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74956427/