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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 05:28:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 05:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 05:28:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.33220, -155.13970
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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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