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Earthquakes in Hawaii
In the last 30 days, 39 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Hawaii; the largest was a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 71 km SE of Hōlualoa, Hawaii, United States on 18 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 11
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 10
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 39
- M2.5+
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Last 24 hours
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0ml | 25 km SSE of Hawaiian Paradise Park, United States | |
| 3.1ml | 29 km ESE of Waimea, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2.5ml | 29 km ESE of Waimea, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2.8ml | 28 km ESE of Waimea, Hawaii, United States | |
| 2.6ml | 31 km ESE of Waimea, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3.3ml | 134 km SW of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3.6ml | 43 km SW of Hawaiian Paradise Park, United States | |
| 2.5ml | 42 km ESE of Hōlualoa, Hawaii, United States |
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Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1ml | 71 km SE of Hōlualoa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 4.0ml | 71 km SE of Hōlualoa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3.6ml | 43 km SW of Hawaiian Paradise Park, United States | |
| 3.5ml | 38 km WSW of Hawaiian Paradise Park, United States | |
| 3.4ml | 37 km WSW of Hawaiian Paradise Park, United States | |
| 3.3ml | 134 km SW of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3.2ml | 21 km SSE of Hōlualoa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3.2ml | 35 km SSE of Hōlualoa, Hawaii, United States | |
| 3.1ml | 28 km SSW of Hawaiian Paradise Park, United States | |
| 3.1ml | 29 km ESE of Waimea, Hawaii, United States |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Hawaii.
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About earthquakes in Hawaii
Most earthquakes in Hawaii are linked to the active volcanoes of the Island of Hawaiʻi: magma moving beneath Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, and the slow seaward sliding of the volcanoes' flanks. Earthquakes are recorded there every day, most of them small.
The flank faults can produce large earthquakes, such as the 1975 Kalapana earthquake (about M7.7) and the M6.9 earthquake of May 2018 during the Kīlauea eruption. Large local earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that reach the coast within minutes.
Local monitoring and information: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Hawaii?
In the last 30 days, 39 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Hawaii, 10 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 11 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Hawaii?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 71 km SE of Hōlualoa, Hawaii, United States on 18 Sep 2026, at a depth of 12 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Hawaii since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on 29 Nov 1975 (17 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes in Hawaii?
100% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded in Hawaii in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Hawaii?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
How are earthquakes assigned to Hawaii on this page?
An earthquake is listed in Hawaii when the nearest town to its epicentre, within 200 km, is in the state. Earthquakes farther offshore are not included. Counts of magnitude 2.5 and above are comparable between states; smaller earthquakes depend on how dense the local seismic network is.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.