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M3.5 Depth: 36.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 06:12:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States) on October 16, 2025 at 06:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
36.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 06:12:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.20360, -155.52850
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.4 km
Shallow
36.4 km
36.4 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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