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M1.9 Depth: 29.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 11 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-13 20:56:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 13, 2025 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 11 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
29.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-13 20:56:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.18933, -155.37300
Temperature
32.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.7 km
Shallow
29.7 km
29.7 km — deeper 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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