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M2.1 Depth: 40.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 15 km WSW of Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 03:48:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 15 km WSW of Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii (United States) on November 21, 2025 at 03:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
40.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 03:48:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.52300, -156.09784
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.2 km
Shallow
40.2 km
40.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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