Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 29.1 km
- Source
- USGS
3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii
Country overview3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii
Country overviewOn April 24, 2025 at 03:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS