2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 2 km ESE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 19:04:30 UTC (2026-05-18) · approx. 9:04 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:04 UTC≈ 9:04 AM UTC-10
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.443°, -155.841°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.44°, -155.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.4428°N
-155.8407°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74963207
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
122
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
180.0°
Min Station Distance
0.144°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-24 15:39:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74963207). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 2 km ESE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74963207/