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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.

