M2.7 Depth: 7.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 11:49:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 11:49:53 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.41850, -155.58580
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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