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USGSSeptember 18, 2026

M2.5 earthquake, 10 km E of Waikoloa, Hawaii

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 10 km E of Waikoloa, Hawaii at a depth of 9 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,156th earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
10 km E of Waikoloa, Hawaii
State
Hawaii
Magnitude
2.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
8.8 km
Time
2026-09-18 17:03:29 UTC
Felt reports
4 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.7)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
19.927, -155.691
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Source: U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.