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M2.1 Depth: -3.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 8 km W of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 01:02:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 8 km W of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (United States) on May 16, 2025 at 01:02 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
-3.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 01:02:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.62867, -156.08051
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -3 km
Shallow
-3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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