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M1.8 Depth: 30.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 21 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 14:14:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 21 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States) on December 26, 2025 at 14:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
30.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 14:14:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.04933, -155.35834
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.4 km
Shallow
30.4 km
30.4 km — deeper 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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