Minor Earthquake ● Closed

M3.9 Earthquake — 42 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii

Event time: Last updated: Aug 19, 2026
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Magnitude 3.9 earthquake 42 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii at a depth of 9.8 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

MagnitudeM3.9
Depth9.8 km
Coordinates18.8197, -155.2703
Region42 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii
Usgs Alertgreen
Felt Reports2
Tsunami Flag0

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