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M2.5 Depth: -2.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 28 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 12:39:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 28 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States) on December 30, 2025 at 12:39 UTC. 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 194 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
-2.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 12:39:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.46967, -155.58934
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -2.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -2.5 km
Shallow
-2.5 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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