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USGSSeptember 9, 2026

M2.6 earthquake, 18 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 18 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii at a depth of 34 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,836th 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.

M2.6

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
18 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii
State
Hawaii
Magnitude
2.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
34.3 km
Time
2026-09-09 17:23:07 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
19.059, -155.391
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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