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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.

