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M3.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 04:54:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 04:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 04:54:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.10100, -155.39410
Temperature
23.6°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 (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 24 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Kilauea ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 37 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 47 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 80 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 83 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 200 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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