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USGSOctober 5, 2026

M3.6 earthquake, 12 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded 12 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii at a depth of 28 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,576th 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.

M3.6

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
12 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii
State
Hawaii
Magnitude
3.6 (local magnitude)
Depth
28.2 km
Time
2026-10-05 12:31:43 UTC
Felt reports
36 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 3.2)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
19.355, -155.301
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in HawaiiEarthquakes, October 2026

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