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M 2.66 earthquake - 4 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 2.66 located 4 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii (coordinates 19.1793327331543, -155.512329101562). Depth reported as 30.8299999237061 km. (Source published 2026-09-21T18:58:13.210Z.)

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
8/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

USGS recorded a local seismic event near Pāhala, Hawaii. The record provides magnitude, depth, and precise coordinates for situational awareness.

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