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M 2.67 earthquake - 2 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii

USGS reports a magnitude 2.67 earthquake 2 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii (19.191499710083, -155.503173828125) at a depth of 28.62 km. Published: 2026-09-18T10:27:35.610Z.

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

This is a low-magnitude, localized seismic event. While unlikely to cause damage, it contributes to ongoing seismic monitoring and situational awareness for local communities and scientists.

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