A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded near 42 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii on Aug 12, 2026, 3:48:33 AM (2026-08-12T03:48:33.980Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.7 km with coordinates 18.8790, -155.2333.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.7 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 96 km S of Hilo, United States.
The epicentre was located at 18.8790 latitude and -155.2333 longitude near 42 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii. The earthquake was shallow at 10.7 km depth.
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