2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 1 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii — May 18, 2026

2026-05-18 23:22:46 UTC (2026-05-18) · approx. 1:22 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:22 UTC≈ 1:22 PM UTC-10
Depth33.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.199°, -155.494°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.20°, -155.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
33.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.1988°N
-155.4940°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74963397
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
69
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
0.050°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 18:44:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74963397). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 18, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 1 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii — May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74963397/