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M1.8 Depth: 25.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 10 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 12:44:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 12:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 10 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 247 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
25.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 12:44:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.28867, -155.43950
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.5 km
Shallow
25.5 km
25.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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