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M2.5 Depth: 8.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-09 14:27:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Kealakekua, Hawaii (United States) on June 9, 2026 at 14:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-09 14:27:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Kealakekua
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Kealakekua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.51800, -155.91880
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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