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M2.6 Depth: 84.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 18 km E of Kalaoa, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 23:15:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 18 km E of Kalaoa, Hawaii (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 23:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 227 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
84.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 23:15:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.74867, -155.80667
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 84.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 84.3 km
Intermediate
84.3 km
84.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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