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M3.8 Depth: 7.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 22:21:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States) on September 25, 2025 at 22:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 22:21:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.31100, -155.21680
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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