2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 48 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 07:29:49 UTC (2026-08-12) · approx. 9:29 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time07:29 UTC≈ 9:29 PM UTC-10
Depth10.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.879°, -155.160°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.88°, -155.16°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8790°N
-155.1603°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv75018421
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
120
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
264.0°
Min Station Distance
0.396°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-01 07:18:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv75018421). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 48 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii — August 12, 2026. Retrieved September 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv75018421/