2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 44 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii — December 22, 2023

2023-12-22 21:24:37 UTC (2023-12-22) · approx. 11:24 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:24 UTC≈ 11:24 AM UTC-10
Depth4.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.869°, -155.214°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.87°, -155.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
4.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.8690°N
-155.2140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv73693902
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
99
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
263.0°
Min Station Distance
0.385°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-22 22:43:52 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv73693902). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 22, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 44 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii — December 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv73693902/