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M3.1 Earthquake 3 km SSW of Pāhala, HawaiiJune 23, 2026

2026-06-23 00:11:25 UTC (49 min ago) · approx. 2:11 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.1(md)
Time00:11 UTC2:11 PM UTC-10
Depth31.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.170°, -155.492°
Felt by1DYFI response
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On June 23, 2026 at 00:11 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii, at a depth of 31.9 km and coordinates 19.1702°, -155.4915°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 747 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 87 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.17°, -155.49°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M3.1 earthquake near 3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 md
Depth
31.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.1702°N
-155.4915°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
2.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74988877
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
151
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
156.0°
Min Station Distance
0.078°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-23 00:25:31 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Pāhala, Hawaii?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii on June 23, 2026 at 00:11 UTC had a depth of 31.9 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74988877). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 23, 2026). M3.1 Earthquake 3 km SSW of Pāhala, HawaiiJune 23, 2026. Retrieved June 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74988877/