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M3.4 Earthquake 19 km ESE of Naalehu, HawaiiJuly 29, 2026

2026-07-29 16:56:35 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 6:56 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.4(md)
Time16:56 UTC6:56 AM UTC-10
Depth31.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.024°, -155.398°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)

On July 29, 2026 at 16:56 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 19 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii, at a depth of 31.5 km and coordinates 19.0245°, -155.3975°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.8 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 132 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.02°, -155.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.4 md
Depth
31.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0245°N
-155.3975°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv75009922
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
177
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
215.0°
Min Station Distance
0.144°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-29 17:19:29 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Naalehu, Hawaii?

The magnitude 3.4 earthquake that struck 19 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii on July 29, 2026 at 16:56 UTC had a depth of 31.5 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 3.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv75009922). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 29, 2026). M3.4 Earthquake 19 km ESE of Naalehu, HawaiiJuly 29, 2026. Retrieved July 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv75009922/