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M2.3 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 11 km NW of Volcano, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 12:03:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 1, 2025 at 12:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 11 km NW of Volcano, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 12:03:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.51867, -155.30217
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kilauea ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 11 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 32 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 38 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 63 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 67 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 166 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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