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M4.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 19:37:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States) on May 20, 2025 at 19:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 19:37:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.14710, -155.39450
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper 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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