M1.7 Depth: 0.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 3 km WSW of Volcano, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 18:19:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 9, 2025 at 18:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 3 km WSW of Volcano, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

0.9 km

UTC time

2025-10-09 18:19:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Hawaii

Source

usgs

Coordinates

19.42833, -155.26367

Temperature

14.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.9 km

0.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 49 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
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Distance: 57 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
Hualalai

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Stats (last 24h)

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