2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 7 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 17:42:46 UTC (2026-05-12) · approx. 7:42 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:42 UTC≈ 7:42 AM UTC-10
Depth1.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.259°, -155.445°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.26°, -155.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
1.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.2588°N
-155.4447°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74958347
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
0.049°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 21:18:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74958347). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 12, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 7 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74958347/