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M3.4 Depth: 23.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 6 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 17:23:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 8, 2025 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 6 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
23.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 17:23:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
20.02783, -155.81083
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.3 km
Shallow
23.3 km
23.3 km — deeper 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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