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M2.0 Depth: 27.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Kīholo, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 05:34:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 25, 2026 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Kīholo, Hawaii (United States). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
27.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 05:34:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Kīholo
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Kīholo
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.86050, -155.90584
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.2 km
Shallow
27.2 km
27.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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