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M2.2 Depth: 36.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 19 km WNW of Kalaoa, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 16:21:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 19 km WNW of Kalaoa, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
36.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 16:21:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.77983, -156.15850
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.7 km
Shallow
36.7 km
36.7 km — deeper 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

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