2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 20 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii — August 31, 2026

2026-08-31 15:17:46 UTC (2026-08-31) · approx. 5:17 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time15:17 UTC≈ 5:17 AM UTC-10
Depth31.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.060°, -155.355°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.06°, -155.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
31.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.0597°N
-155.3548°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv75027312
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.139°
RMS Residual
0.14 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 18:28:28 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.9
5 km NE of Kalaoa, Hawaii
1 day ago · 13.9 km deep
3.1
26 km NW of Pāhala, Hawaii
3 days ago · -2.1 km deep
2.8
12 km ESE of Leilani Estates, Hawaii
5 days ago · 7.2 km deep

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv75027312). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 31, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 20 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii — August 31, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv75027312/