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M2.3 Depth: 43.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 12 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 14:57:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 12 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii (United States) on December 29, 2025 at 14:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
43.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 14:57:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.07483, -155.46500
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.1 km
Shallow
43.1 km
43.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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