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M2.3 Depth: 8.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 10 km SW of Hilo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 22:45:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 10 km SW of Hilo, Hawaii (United States) on December 24, 2025 at 22:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 22:45:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.65300, -155.15317
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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