A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 45 km east-southeast of Naalehu, Hawaii

Earth Monitor 🚨🌺 HAWAII SHAKEN BY A SHALLOW M5.1 EARTHQUAKE A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 45 km east-southeast of Naalehu, Hawaii, at 03:48 UTC on August 12, 2026. The quake originated at a relatively shallow depth of just 7.2 km. 📍 45 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii 📏 Magnitude: 5.1 ⬇️ Depth: 7.2 km 📌 18.852°N, 155.215°W 🕒 August 12, 2026 • 03:48 UTC 🌎 Because the earthquake was shallow, shaking may have been noticeable across nearby parts of Hawaiʻi Island. 💬 Did you feel it? Tell us your location and how strong the shaking felt. #Hawaii #Earthquake #BigIsland