2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 12 km S of Waikoloa, Hawaii — September 20, 2026

2026-09-20 18:27:12 UTC (2026-09-20) · approx. 8:27 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:27 UTC≈ 8:27 AM UTC-10
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.826°, -155.767°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.83°, -155.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.8265°N
-155.7668°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv75040862
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
82
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
136.0°
Min Station Distance
0.107°
RMS Residual
0.32 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-23 01:22:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv75040862). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 20, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 12 km S of Waikoloa, Hawaii — September 20, 2026. Retrieved September 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv75040862/