Hawaii Earthquakes
Track recent earthquakes in Hawaii. This page shows the latest seismic activity from the USGS feed, a map of where it happened, and the historical context that tells you whether today is unusual.
Current earthquakes in Hawaii (0)
Hawaii has recorded 101 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
Hawaii has recorded 101 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Hawaii (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M6.2 | 27 km SSE of Naalehu, Hawaii | Oct 10, 2021 |
| M6.0 | 13 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii | May 23, 2026 |
| M5.9 | 2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii | Feb 9, 2024 |
| M5.2 | 42 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii | Aug 12, 2026 |
| M5.1 | 13 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii | Dec 5, 2023 |
| M5.0 | 7 km SSW of P?hala, Hawaii | Oct 14, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Hawaii have earthquakes?
- Hawaii recorded 101 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 1.2 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Hawaii?
- The largest earthquake in Hawaii in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.2 near 27 km SSE of Naalehu, Hawaii.
- When was the last major earthquake in Hawaii?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Hawaii was a magnitude 5.2 near 42 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Hawaii
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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