2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 12 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii — May 17, 2026

2026-05-17 03:21:46 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 5:21 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time03:21 UTC≈ 5:21 PM UTC-10
Depth31.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.210°, -155.357°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.21°, -155.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
31.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.2103°N
-155.3572°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74962132
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
173.0°
Min Station Distance
0.047°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-18 18:06:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74962132). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 17, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 12 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii — May 17, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74962132/