Earthquake report · M 2.8

M2.8 earthquake 40 km from Hilo, United States

USGS · updated Oct 20, 2026, 08:43 UTC

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded on Oct 20, 2026, 4:40 AM (EDT) 5 km S of Volcano, Hawaii at a depth of 36 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · 19.40°, -155.24° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 2.8
Depth (km): 36
Local time: Oct 20, 2026, 4:40 AM (EDT)
UTC time: 2026-10-20 08:40
Coordinates: 19.396, -155.241

Updates

M 2.8 - 5 km S of Volcano, HawaiiOct 20, 2026, 08:43 UTC

Nearby cities

Hilo · 40 km
Kīhei · 197 km
Kahului · 210 km
Wailuku · 212 km

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