2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 48 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 14:45:16 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 4:45 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time14:45 UTC≈ 4:45 AM UTC-10
Depth11.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.882°, -155.162°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.88°, -155.16°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
11.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8820°N
-155.1618°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv75018581
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
129
Stations Used
37
Azimuthal Gap
262.0°
Min Station Distance
0.393°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 14:49:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv75018581). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 48 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv75018581/