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Latest quakes in or near Hawaii Island, USA - list, stats and map

Updated: Nov 28, 2023 12:21 GMT -
Find all latest earthquakes in or near Hawaii Island, USA, in our list below, updated every minute! Events are often reported within minutes. If you just felt a quake in or near Hawaii, find out which quakes are happening right now!
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In the past 24 hours, Hawaii has had 15 quakes of magnitudes up to 2.8.

Since 2023, Hawaii has had 6430 quakes of magnitudes up to 4.8:

  • 8 quakes above magnitude 4
  • 130 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
  • 2798 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
  • 3494 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.

Latest today: Mag. 1.9 Earthquake 25 mi SW of Hilo, Hawaii County, USA -

Strongest: Mag. 4.8 Earthquake North Pacific Ocean, 47 mi SW of Hilo, Hawaii County, USA -

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Showing all recent or significant quakes since 2023, magnitude 3 or higher (187 out of 6430 quakes, show more):
Date and timeMag
Depth
Nearest volcano (distance)LocationDetailsMap
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 GMT (7 quakes)
Nov 27, 08:59 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 06:59 GMT)
1.9

9.8 km
25 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 07:55 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 05:55 GMT)
1.8

3.7 km
8.6 mi northeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 07:54 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 05:54 GMT)
2.3

0.7 km
26 mi south of Hilo, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 05:49 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 03:49 GMT)
1.9

1.6 km
26 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 04:33 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 02:33 GMT)
2.1

12 km
3.8 mi south of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 03:19 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 01:19 GMT)
2.2

29 km
6.1 mi southeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 03:10 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 01:10 GMT)
1.8

2.4 km
9 mi northeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Monday, November 27, 2023 GMT (11 quakes)
Nov 27, 01:11 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 27, 23:11 GMT)
2.3

2.6 km
8.6 mi northeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 01:10 pm (GMT -10)
(Nov 27, 23:10 GMT)
2.3

42 km
46 mi southwest of Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 11:20 am (Honolulu)
(Nov 27, 21:20 GMT)
1.7

2.6 km
Hawaii Region, Hawaii More
Nov 27, 11:08 am (Honolulu)
(Nov 27, 21:08 GMT)
2.4

0.1 km
9 mi northeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 10:46 am (Honolulu)
(Nov 27, 20:46 GMT)
2.5

3.3 km
8.8 mi northeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 09:00 am (Honolulu)
(Nov 27, 19:00 GMT)
1.9

32 km
4.7 mi southwest of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
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About these data
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 3.3 x 1012 joules (907 megawatt hours, equivalent to 780 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Seismic station: Pohakuloa, Hawaii, USA (POHA/IU network) | Show on map | Station Info
Seismic station Pohakuloa, Hawaii, USA: seismogram of vertical movement last 60 minutes (source: IRIS/BUD)
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Earthquake statistics

Number of recent quakes in or near Hawaii Island, USA, by magnitude

Past 24 hours
7 days
30 days
90 days
365 days
Mag
 
Number of quakes (55 in total as 100%)
7+
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no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
-
no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
1 quake
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (1.82%)
2+
18 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (32.73%)
below M2
36 quakes
(65.45%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (245 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
-
no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
4 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (1.63%)
2+
82 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (33.47%)
below M2
159 quakes
(64.9%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (698 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
-
no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
13 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (1.86%)
2+
271 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (38.83%)
below M2
414 quakes
(59.31%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (1,920 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
-
no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
27 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (1.41%)
2+
809 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (42.14%)
below M2
1,084 quakes
(56.46%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (7,612 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
12 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (0.16%)
3+
166 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (2.18%)
2+
3,421 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (44.94%)
below M2
4,013 quakes
(52.72%)
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Magnitude distribution and energy released

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Hawaii Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in Hawaii?

The last earthquake in Hawaii occurred 5 hours ago: Minor mag. 1.9 earthquake - 25 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, USA, on Monday, Nov 27, 2023 08:59 pm (Honolulu time).

How many quakes were there in Hawaii since 2023?

Since 2023, Hawaii was shaken by 8 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above, 130 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 2798 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There were also 3494 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.

What was the strongest quake in Hawaii since 2023?

The strongest earthquake in Hawaii since 2023 occurred 41 weeks ago: Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 47 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, USA, on Tuesday, Feb 14, 2023 09:27 pm (Honolulu time).

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