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M4.2 Depth: 30.7 km

M4.2 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 05:52:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 19, 2025 at 05:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States). With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
30.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 05:52:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.24670, -155.53580
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.7 km
Shallow
30.7 km
30.7 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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