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M3.1 Depth: 38.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 22:24:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 22:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 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 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
38.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 22:24:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.12950, -155.38020
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.2 km
Shallow
38.2 km
38.2 km — deeper than 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

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