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M 2.46 earthquake — 4 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii

USGS reports a magnitude 2.46 earthquake 4 km south of Pāhala, Hawaii (19.158332824707, -155.483169555664). Depth reported 11.62 km. Published 2026-09-19T15:24:56.820Z.

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
10/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

Small, shallow earthquake indicates local seismic activity but is unlikely to cause damage or casualties. Relevant for local residents, emergency managers, and seismic monitoring networks.

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