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M3.0 Earthquake 44 km SE of Naalehu, HawaiiNovember 2, 2024

2024-11-02 22:52:56 UTC (2024-11-02) · approx. 12:52 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time22:52 UTC12:52 PM UTC-10
Depth9.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates18.799°, -155.263°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 2, 2024 at 22:52 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 44 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii, at a depth of 9.5 km and coordinates 18.7995°, -155.2628°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 567 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 77 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 18.80°, -155.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
9.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
18.7995°N
-155.2628°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74520667
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
143
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
275.0°
Min Station Distance
0.401°
RMS Residual
0.11 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-16 18:47:32 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Naalehu, Hawaii?

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 44 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii on November 2, 2024 at 22:52 UTC had a depth of 9.5 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74520667). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 2, 2024). M3.0 Earthquake 44 km SE of Naalehu, HawaiiNovember 2, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74520667/