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M2.4 Depth: 13.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 23:41:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States) on December 13, 2025 at 23:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 23:41:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.54610, -155.98540
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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