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2.8

9 km S of Waimea, Hawaii

18 September 2026, 20:05:01 (+03) 2026-09-18 17:05:01 UTC

1 source: USGS ml
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Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
11.1 km
Coordinates
19.9365, -155.6838
Data consistency
58/100

Regional activity (100 km)

Last 24 hours
6
Last 7 days
32
Last 30 days
176

Approximate energy released

≈ 0.2 t TNT

1.00e+9 J

Approximated with the Gutenberg–Richter relation (log E = 1.5 M + 4.8); depends on magnitude type. Gutenberg & Richter (1956).

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Impact information reported by sources

  • USGS Earthquake Hazards Program Tsunami flag: No Felt reports: 11

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Nearby places

No records.

Nearby faults (50 km)

No mapped fault within 50 km.

Last year, within 100 km

210 earthquakes

By magnitude

  • M0 0
  • M1 56
  • M2 145
  • M3 9
  • M4 0
  • M5 0
  • M6 0
  • M7 0
  • M8+ 0

By depth

  • 0–10 km 61
  • 10–20 km 12
  • 20–40 km 125
  • 40–70 km 12
  • 70–150 km 0
  • 150+ km 0

Largest previous earthquakes within 100 km

Largest earthquakes in the platform catalogue and entries from historical catalogues (with citation).

Comparison with past records

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No earlier earthquakes are recorded in this area.

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Source comparison

Agency Magnitude Depth Time (UTC) Difference from master Original record
USGS Earthquake Hazards Program Displayed
9 km S of Waimea, Hawaii
 2.8 ml 11.1 km 17:05:01.650 Δt 0 sn · 0 km · ΔM 0 Original record

This value summarises agreement between sources; it is not a measure of scientific accuracy. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program — Public domain (U.S. Government)

Revision history

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