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M2.2 Depth: 28.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 10 km NE of Kalaoa, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 14:21:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 10 km NE of Kalaoa, Hawaii (United States) on December 11, 2025 at 14:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
28.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 14:21:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.79417, -155.91484
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.1 km
Shallow
28.1 km
28.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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