2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 44 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii — August 9, 2026

2026-08-09 21:57:21 UTC (2026-08-09) · approx. 11:57 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:57 UTC≈ 11:57 AM UTC-10
Depth5.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.848°, -155.229°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.85°, -155.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
5.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8478°N
-155.2292°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv75015602
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
101
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
261.0°
Min Station Distance
0.377°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 00:14:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv75015602). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 9, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 44 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii — August 9, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv75015602/