2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 10 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 18:31:55 UTC (2026-08-12) · approx. 8:31 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:31 UTC≈ 8:31 AM UTC-10
Depth30.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.204°, -155.376°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.20°, -155.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
30.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.2042°N
-155.3762°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv75018676
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
51
Azimuthal Gap
171.0°
Min Station Distance
0.039°
RMS Residual
0.12 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-15 14:16:14 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv75018676). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 10 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii — August 12, 2026. Retrieved September 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv75018676/