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M1.9 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 25 km ENE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 02:43:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 25 km ENE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii (United States) on December 3, 2025 at 02:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-03 02:43:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.55850, -155.64250
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 km — shallower than 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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