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USGSSeptember 18, 2026

M2.8 earthquake, 9 km S of Waimea, Hawaii

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 9 km S of Waimea, Hawaii at a depth of 11 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,157th 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
9 km S of Waimea, Hawaii
State
Hawaii
Magnitude
2.8 (local magnitude)
Depth
11.1 km
Time
2026-09-18 17:05:01 UTC
Felt reports
11 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.4)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
19.936, -155.684
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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