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USGSSeptember 18, 2026

M2.8 earthquake, 4 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 4 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,142nd 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.

M2.8

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
4 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii
State
Hawaii
Magnitude
2.8 (local magnitude)
Depth
10.2 km
Time
2026-09-18 11:19:52 UTC
Status
automatic solution (may be revised)
Epicentre
19.165, -155.486
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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