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Was that an earthquake in Hawaii?
Latest earthquakes in Hawaii, live from the USGS
In the last 24 hours the USGS recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 1 or more in Hawaii; the largest was M1.9, 5 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii, at 7:39 a.m. HST. In the last 7 days there were 10 quakes of magnitude 2.5 or more. As of 6:42 a.m. HST.
Strongest in the last 30 days: M3.3, 3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii, Oct 23, 5:52 a.m. HST.
Strongest in the last 12 months: M6.0, 13 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii, May 22.
Gold dots are the last 24 hours. Rows marked "auto" are first, automatic solutions; the USGS revises them, often within the hour.
Last 24 hours, magnitude 1 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1.8 auto | 7 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii | 28 km (18 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.8 auto | 19 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii | 6 km (4 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.8 auto | 19 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii | 4 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.9 auto | 12 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii | 28 km (18 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M1.9 auto | 5 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii | 28 km (17 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? |
Last 7 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 auto | 22 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii | 29 km (18 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 23 km N of Pāhala, Hawaii | 8 km (5 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 37 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii | 28 km (17 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 7 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii | 4 km (3 mi) | 3 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 57 km SSW of Mākena, Hawaii | 3 km (2 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 56 km S of Mākena, Hawaii | 1 km (1 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 11 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii | 29 km (18 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii | 31 km (19 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 5 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii | 12 km (8 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 61 km WSW of Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii | 6 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? |
Last 30 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 auto | 22 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii | 29 km (18 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 23 km N of Pāhala, Hawaii | 8 km (5 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 37 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii | 28 km (17 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 7 km NNE of Puako, Hawaii | 4 km (3 mi) | 3 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 57 km SSW of Mākena, Hawaii | 3 km (2 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 56 km S of Mākena, Hawaii | 1 km (1 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 11 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii | 29 km (18 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii | 31 km (19 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 5 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii | 12 km (8 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 61 km WSW of Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii | 6 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 22 km W of Volcano, Hawaii | 0 km (0 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 5 km NE of Kalaoa, Hawaii | 14 km (9 mi) | 29 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 14 km S of Volcano, Hawaii | 1 km (0 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 48 km W of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | 6 km (4 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.1 | 26 km NW of Pāhala, Hawaii | -2 km (-1 mi) | 2 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 12 km ESE of Leilani Estates, Hawaii | 7 km (4 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 5 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii | 33 km (20 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 24 km WNW of Volcano, Hawaii | 0 km (0 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 4 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii | 30 km (19 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.3 | 3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii | 29 km (18 mi) | 2 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.7 | 27 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii | -1 km (-1 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.8 | 17 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii | 34 km (21 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.9 | 13 km SSW of Waikoloa, Hawaii | 13 km (8 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 14 km NNW of Wai‘ōhinu, Hawaii | -1 km (-1 mi) | 2 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.5 | 52 km W of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | 38 km (24 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? |
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Did we just have an earthquake near me?
Check the list at the top of this page. It reads the U.S. Geological Survey's live feed every few minutes. Automatic locations for most US quakes appear within minutes, and small or remote ones can take longer. If you felt shaking that isn't listed yet, wait a few minutes and refresh, or report it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey.
The last 12 months
312 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more in Hawaii in the last 12 months. The largest was M6.0, 13 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii, on May 22. The busiest week began Aug 8, with 30 quakes.
Biggest earthquakes in Hawaii
The five largest of the last 50 years in the USGS catalogue.
Why does Hawaii get earthquakes?
Most Hawaii earthquakes are tied to its volcanoes. Magma moving beneath Kīlauea and Mauna Loa sets off swarms of small quakes, and the south flank of the Island of Hawaiʻi slowly slides toward the sea, now and then releasing a large one. The biggest in the islands' record, the magnitude 7.9 Kaʻū earthquake of April 1868, and the M7.7 Kalapana earthquake of November 1975 both came from that flank, as did the M6.9 of 4 May 2018 during Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone eruption.
Deeper quakes also happen beneath the islands, where the weight of the volcanoes bends the crust. Almost all activity is on the Big Island, but strong ones are felt across the state: the M6.7 Kīholo Bay quake off the west coast in October 2006 damaged roads and buildings and knocked out power on Oʻahu.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026. Sources: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
How do earthquakes happen in Hawaii?
Most Hawaii earthquakes are tied to its volcanoes: magma moving beneath Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, and the slow slide of the Big Island's south flank toward the sea. The largest, including the M7.9 of 1868 and the M6.9 of May 2018, came from flank slips on the Big Island's south side. Deep quakes also happen under the islands' weight.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
People close to the epicentre often feel quakes from about magnitude 2.5 to 3, especially indoors on upper floors. Below that, most go unnoticed. How strong it feels depends on distance, depth and the ground under you, so a shallow M3 nearby can feel stronger than a deep M4 farther away.
How long do aftershocks last?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the first hours and days after a quake and then fade, though after a large one they can go on for months or even years. Most are smaller than the main shock, but a damaging one is possible. For significant US quakes, the USGS publishes an aftershock forecast with the chances for the coming days and weeks.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get down on your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. If you're in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow. Don't run outside during shaking, and keep away from windows. Doorways aren't safer in most modern homes. See Ready.gov and the Earthquake Country Alliance for more.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can't predict the time, place and size of a particular earthquake. They can estimate the chance of a large quake in a region over decades, which is how building codes and insurance are set. On the West Coast, the ShakeAlert system can give seconds of warning once a quake has started, but that's detection, not prediction.
Tsunami status
No tsunami warning, advisory or watch was in effect at our last check of the National Tsunami Warning Center and Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (6:42 a.m. HST).
Official messages: tsunami.gov. If you are on the coast and feel a strong or long quake, move to high ground without waiting for a message.
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How this page works
The lists read the U.S. Geological Survey's real-time feeds: every quake of the past day and every quake of magnitude 2.5 or more of the past month, refreshed every few minutes. The 12-month history and the 50-year list come from the USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat), read once a day and once a week. A quake counts here when the USGS names Hawaii as its place, offshore quakes included.
First magnitudes and locations are automatic and are often revised within hours; rows marked "auto" haven't been reviewed by a seismologist yet. Felt reports are the number of "Did You Feel It?" responses the USGS has so far. Times are local (Pacific/Honolulu).
Gods Eyes is not an early warning system and is not affiliated with any government agency. In an emergency, follow local officials and call 911.
Earthquakes: data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey · Map and place names: Natural Earth (public domain). All data sources.