M 3.4 Earthquake Hits 19 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii
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A minor earthquake of magnitude 3.4 struck 19 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii, at a depth of about 32 km, with one person reporting it was felt.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on April 19, 2026 and geographically references Hawaii. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A magnitude 3.35 ml earthquake occurred on June 14, 2026, at 05:44:22 UTC (converted from Unix timestamp 1776637862580), located 19 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii. The earthquake reached a depth of 31.84 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered at coordinates 19.051° N latitude and 155.378° W longitude, approximately 19 km SSE of Pāhala in Hawaii. At a depth of 31.84 km, this is considered an intermediate-depth earthquake (between 20-70 km), which can occur in regions with subduction zones and may be felt over a smaller area compared to shallower events.
Impact Assessment
One person reported feeling the earthquake, as indicated by felt reports. There is no tsunami advisory, as the tsunami status is 0, and no alert level was issued.
What You Should Know
This minor earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.35, is often felt but rarely causes damage. It is possible for aftershocks to occur following such events; for safety, stay informed through official channels and prepare by securing heavy items in your home if you are in a seismic area.
Source
Information is from the USGS. For more details, visit: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/hv74939067
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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