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M 2.46 earthquake - 10 km S of Waimea, Hawaii

USGS reports a magnitude 2.46 earthquake located 10 km south of Waimea, Hawaii (19.9308338165283, -155.678497314453). Reported depth: -0.569999992847443 km. Published: 2026-09-18T17:03:28.910Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
9/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

Even small earthquakes are relevant for local monitoring and public awareness in seismically active regions like Hawaii. This event is low magnitude and likely poses little immediate risk, but contributes to the local seismic record and may be of interest to residents and travelers near Waimea.

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