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M2.1 Depth: 35.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 12 km SW of Pa‘auilo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-06 13:49:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 12 km SW of Pa‘auilo, Hawaii (United States) on July 6, 2025 at 13:49 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: 219 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
35.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-06 13:49:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.94950, -155.44333
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.1 km
Shallow
35.1 km
35.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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