2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii — May 20, 2026

2026-05-20 20:03:05 UTC (2026-05-20) · approx. 10:03 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:03 UTC≈ 10:03 AM UTC-10
Depth33.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.175°, -155.498°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.18°, -155.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
33.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.1755°N
-155.4983°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74964602
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
100.0°
Min Station Distance
0.040°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-21 00:49:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74964602). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 20, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 3 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii — May 20, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74964602/