M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 03:10:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States) on November 21, 2025 at 03:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-21 03:10:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Hawaii

Source

emsc

Coordinates

19.35740, -155.08000

Temperature

20.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower 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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