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M 4.06 earthquake - 5 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii

USGS reports a magnitude 4.06 earthquake 5 km south of Pāhala, Hawaii (19.1576667, -155.4763333) at a depth of 12.42 km. Published 2026-09-18T06:36:43.030Z.

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
4/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
4/10

Why it matters

Earthquakes are a local hazard in Hawaii; this event is notable for residents and visitors near Pāhala but the reported magnitude and depth suggest limited potential for widespread damage or tsunami generation absent further reports.

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