Kilauea volcano, Hawai'i: news & activity updates

Kilauea volcano (Hawai'i): intense seismic unrest beneath East Rift Zone and south caldera region

The volcano's summit area has been facing a heightened series of an earthquake swarm without eruptive activity by now. Read all

Kilauea volcano (Hawaiian Islands, USA) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 31 January-6 February 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

HVO reported that seismicity at Kilauea increased on 27 January and during 27-30 January the locations of the earthquakes became more widespread. Inflation at the summit was ongoing and remained at a high level. Sulfur dioxide gas emission rates were low. Read all

Kilauea volcano update: alert level lowered to Yellow as activity has waned significantly

The seismic activity and ground deformation at the volcano have significantly decreased. Read all

Kilauea volcano update: elevated swarm continues

The elevated seismic swarm on the southwest of the caldera continues. Read all

Kilauea volcano update: seismic unrest slowed down, strong inflation at summit goes on

As of yesterday morning, the seismic activity has calmed down. Read all

Kilauea volcano (Hawaiian Islands, USA) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 31 January-6 February 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

HVO reported that seismicity at Kilauea increased on 27 January and during 27-30 January the locations of the earthquakes became more widespread. Inflation at the summit was ongoing and remained at a high level. Sulfur dioxide gas emission rates were low. Read all

Kilauea volcano update: activity increases, eruption is likely

The activity beneath the volcano's summit has been picking up and energizing over the past hours and is still continuing. Read all

Kilauea volcano (Hawai'i): alert level raised as seismic swarm intensifies

The seismic swarm under the upper southwestern rift zone of Kilauea has been increasing and the volcano observatory raised the alert to "Orange" as chances of a new eruption have increased. Read all