M1.8 Depth: -0.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 26 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 07:01:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 3, 2025 at 07:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 26 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

-0.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-03 07:01:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Hawaii

Source

usgs

Coordinates

19.43367, -155.61467

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-0.6 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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