M3.0 Depth: 4.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near HAWAII REGION, HAWAII (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 02:19:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 02:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near HAWAII REGION, HAWAII (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 144 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

4.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-26 02:19:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

Source

emsc

Coordinates

19.60620, -156.15400

Temperature

23.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.6 km

4.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 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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