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M 2.81 earthquake - 4 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii

USGS reports a magnitude 2.81 earthquake 4 km south of Pāhala, Hawaii (19.1646671295166, -155.48616027832) at a depth of 10.23 km. Published: 2026-09-18T11:19:52.800Z.

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
3/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

A small earthquake occurring near Pāhala is a data point for local seismic monitoring and hazard tracking on Hawai‘i. While the reported magnitude is low, monitoring such events helps authorities and scientists assess regional seismic activity.

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