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M2.2 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 14 km S of Fern Forest, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 13:36:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 13:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 14 km S of Fern Forest, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 230 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 13:36:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.33767, -155.12000
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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