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M1.8 Depth: 0.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 12 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 15:57:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 12 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States) on September 13, 2025 at 15:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 15:57:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.26650, -155.37866
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 km
0.5 km — shallower 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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