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M2.5 Depth: 24.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Volcano, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 00:59:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Volcano, Hawaii (United States) on May 4, 2026 at 00:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
24.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 00:59:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Volcano
County
Hawaiʻi County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.39933, -155.24049
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.3 km
Shallow
24.3 km
24.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 39 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 53 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 53 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 74 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 180 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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