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M2.3 Depth: 15.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 19:52:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 218 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
15.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 19:52:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
20.26917, -155.58217
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.8 km
Shallow
15.8 km
15.8 km — close to the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 51 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Hualalai
    Distance: 71 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 85 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States
  • Mauna Loa
    Distance: 88 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Kilauea WATCH · ORANGE
    Distance: 99 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Kamaehuakanaloa
    Distance: 154 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States

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