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USGSOctober 2, 2026

M3.5 earthquake, 5 km WSW of Volcano, Hawaii

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 5 km WSW of Volcano, Hawaii at a depth of 0 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,543rd 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.

M3.5

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
5 km WSW of Volcano, Hawaii
State
Hawaii
Magnitude
3.5 (local magnitude)
Depth
0.3 km
Time
2026-10-02 17:55:58 UTC
Felt reports
40 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 3.4)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
19.416, -155.279
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in HawaiiEarthquakes, October 2026

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