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M2.5 Depth: 31.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Kawaihae, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 11:09:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 11:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Kawaihae, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 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 M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
31.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 11:09:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Kawaihae
County
Hawaiʻi County
Village
Kawaihae
Source
usgs
Coordinates
20.02017, -155.79517
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.4 km
Shallow
31.4 km
31.4 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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