29 Jul 2026, 00:16 UTC · Jul 28, 8:16 PM ET

M3.6 earthquake 39 km SSE of Mākena, Hawaii

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck 39 km SSE of Mākena, Hawaii at Jul 28, 8:16 PM ET, 31 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 5 people reported feeling it.

M3.1 3 km ENE of Honalo, HawaiiM3.2 0 km SSE of Hōlualoa, HawaiiM3.2 22 km WNW of Kailua-Kona, HawaiiM3.2 24 km WNW of Kailua-Kona, HawaiiM3.2 15 km ESE of Waikoloa, HawaiiM3.4 49 km WSW of Kailua-Kona, HawaiiM3.4 6 km NNE of Puako, HawaiiM3.4 44 km WSW of Kailua-Kona, HawaiiM3.4 25 km ENE of Hala‘ula, HawaiiM3.6 24 km WSW of Kahaluu-Keauhou, HawaiiM3.6 39 km SSE of Mākena, HawaiiM4.2 17 km NW of Kalaoa, HawaiiM4.6 6 km WNW of Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.6 ml
Time29 Jul 2026, 00:16 UTC
Location20.317°, -156.306° – 39 km SSE of Mākena, Hawaii
Depth31.1 km
Felt reports5
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)2.5
USGS eventhv75009477
Within 100 km

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3.215 km ESE of Waikoloa, HawaiiNov 20, 8:43 PM
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3.222 km WNW of Kailua-Kona, HawaiiFeb 25, 9:23 AM
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3.20 km SSE of Hōlualoa, HawaiiMay 23, 1:25 PM
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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 39 km SSE of Mākena, Hawaii earthquake?

Magnitude 3.6 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 31 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 2.5 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

5 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.0.

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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