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M5.2 · United States

First tracked 12 August 2026 · Last updated 13 August 2026

M5.2

Magnitude

11 km

Depth

5,674

Population exposed

6 thousand in MMI IV

Exposure detail

An M5.2 earthquake occurred 45 km east-southeast of Naalehu, Hawaii, at a depth of 11 km. The event generated 66 felt reports and affected an estimated population of 5,674. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed