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M2.3 Depth: 29.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Kainaliu, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 04:43:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 04:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Kainaliu, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
29.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 04:43:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Kainaliu
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Kainaliu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.52640, -155.96110
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.4 km
Shallow
29.4 km
29.4 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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