M2.1 Depth: 34.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 1 km NW of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-11 09:49:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 11, 2025 at 09:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 1 km NW of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States). With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

34.4 km

UTC time

2025-10-11 09:49:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Hawaii

Source

usgs

Coordinates

19.20983, -155.48816

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34.4 km

34.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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