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M 2.6 earthquake - 28 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii

USGS reports a magnitude 2.6 earthquake at coordinates 19.4646, -155.5904 (28 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii). Reported depth: 26.769 km. Source published at 2026-09-18T19:13:17.034Z.

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
1/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

Earthquakes are hazardous events. A magnitude 2.6 quake is small and unlikely to cause damage, but may be felt locally and is relevant for residents and seismological monitoring.

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