23 Feb 2026, 11:53 UTC · Feb 23, 6:53 AM ET

M3.2 earthquake 24 km WNW of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 24 km WNW of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii at Feb 23, 6:53 AM ET, 5 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 1 people reported feeling it.

M3.2 24 km WNW of Kailua-Kona, HawaiiM3.9 2 km SSW of Pāhala, HawaiiM4.0 4 km S of Pāhala, HawaiiM4.0 3 km E of Pāhala, HawaiiM4.0 12 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, HawaiiM4.1 5 km S of Pāhala, HawaiiM4.1 16 km SSE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, HawaiiM4.1 3 km SW of Pāhala, HawaiiM4.2 17 km NW of Kalaoa, HawaiiM4.2 2 km NW of Pāhala, HawaiiM4.5 57 km WSW of Captain Cook, HawaiiM4.6 6 km WNW of Kahaluu-Keauhou, HawaiiM6.0 13 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.2 ml
Time23 Feb 2026, 11:53 UTC
Location19.712°, -156.220° – 24 km WNW of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Depth4.9 km
Felt reports1
USGS eventhv74906471
Within 100 km

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4.13 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii · PAGER greenSep 19, 1:52 AM
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 24 km WNW of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii earthquake?

Magnitude 3.2 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 5 km.

Was it felt?

1 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.4.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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