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M 2.62 earthquake — 5 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii
USGS recorded a magnitude 2.62 earthquake located 5 km southwest of Volcano, Hawaii (19.3999996185303, -155.267669677734) with a reported depth of -0.24 km. Report published 2026-09-19T20:20:52.380Z.
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
- 3/10
Why it matters
Small, shallow earthquake near the community of Volcano on the Island of Hawai‘i. Magnitude is low and unlikely to cause damage, but the report is relevant for local situational awareness and seismic monitoring.

