M2.0 Depth: 26.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 11 km ENE of Naalehu, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 18:03:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 18:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 11 km ENE of Naalehu, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-28 18:03:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

Source

usgs

Coordinates

19.09067, -155.46967

Temperature

25.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26 km

26 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 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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