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M2.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 21 km SSE of Naalehu, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 01:38:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 21 km SSE of Naalehu, Hawaii (United States) on October 28, 2025 at 01:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 01:38:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.87400, -155.53850
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper 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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