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M2.0 Depth: 6.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 16 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-14 05:46:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 14, 2025 at 05:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 16 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 164 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-14 05:46:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Hawaii
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.33433, -155.40767
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

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  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 48 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
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    Distance: 54 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
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    Distance: 63 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
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    Distance: 177 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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