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M1.7 Depth: 16.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 25 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 00:33:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 00:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 25 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 00:33:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.00967, -155.34734
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 km — close to 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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