M3.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 04:23:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 04:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 148 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 04:23:28 UTC
Local time
Country
City
United States
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.09090, -155.40870
Temperature
24.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 24 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Kilauea ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 39 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 48 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 81 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 83 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 201 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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