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M1.8 Depth: 3.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 23 km W of Volcano, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-11 12:49:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 23 km W of Volcano, Hawaii (United States) on October 11, 2025 at 12:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 200 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-11 12:49:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.48017, -155.45750
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 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

  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 16 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Kilauea WATCH · ORANGE
    Distance: 19 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 38 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 49 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Kamaehuakanaloa
    Distance: 65 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 160 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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