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USGSSeptember 12, 2026

M2.7 earthquake, 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii at a depth of 1 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,954th 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.

M2.7

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii
State
Hawaii
Magnitude
2.7 (local magnitude)
Depth
1.1 km
Time
2026-09-12 09:38:02 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
19.385, -155.279
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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