M0.7 Depth: -1.6 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 20 km NW of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 17:01:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2025 at 17:01 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near 20 km NW of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States). 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M0.7

Depth

-1.6 km

UTC time

2025-05-20 17:01:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Hawaii

Source

usgs

Coordinates

19.34983, -155.59033

Temperature

12.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-1.6 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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Mauna Loa

Distance: 14 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
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Hualalai

Distance: 48 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
Mauna Kea

Distance: 54 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
Kamaehuakanaloa

Distance: 58 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
Haleakala

Distance: 166 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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