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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.

