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Earthquakes Near Kalaupapa, Hawaii 96742 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 96742 Updated just now

19 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Kalaupapa, Hawaii

19 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Kalaupapa, Hawaii in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96742 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Kalaupapa, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Kalaupapa

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 16 / 100

Some seismic activity near Kalaupapa. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 19
Closest to you M2.4, 117 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.7, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 1 day ago
Tracking Area
Kalaupapa
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 19 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Kalaupapa

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.7 		Rarely felt 15 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii 168 mi 3:56 PM Details β†’
M2.5 		Rarely felt 15 km S of Honokaβ€˜a, Hawaii 127 mi 12:11 PM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 8 km E of Waikoloa, Hawaii 117 mi 2:41 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km SSE of Fern Forest, Hawaii 174 mi 12:49 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 20 km NE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 134 mi 2:41 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 13 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii 169 mi 9:27 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 14 km S of Fern Forest, Hawaii 174 mi 11:07 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 167 mi 10:29 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii 176 mi 2:10 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 11 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii 175 mi 2:05 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 12 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii 172 mi 12:09 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 12 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 173 mi 11:25 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 13 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii 170 mi 5:02 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 14 km S of Volcano, Hawaii 170 mi 5:50 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 26 km NNW of Pāhala, Hawaii 150 mi 2:24 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 165 mi 8:23 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 13 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 174 mi 7:46 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 163 mi 11:05 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii 165 mi 9:24 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Kalaupapa

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Kalaupapa has recorded 19,269 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M6.9 on May 4, 2018, located 18 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii. On average, the area experiences approximately 964 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
0
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Sat
2
MAX M3.1
Sun
1
MAX M2.8
Mon
0
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Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Wed
2
MAX M4.6
Thu
1
MAX M2.7
Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 19269 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05k10k15k050100150'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 239 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2007: 169 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2008: 118 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 118 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2010: 108 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 173 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2012: 172 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2013: 158 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2014: 167 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2015: 259 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 226 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2017: 214 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 12,661 (M2.5–4), 118 (M4+)2019: 312 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2020: 464 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2021: 718 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2022: 777 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 552 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 1,017 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2025: 259 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2026: 114 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05k10k15k010.0B20.0B30.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 251 events, Energy: 12.3B2007: 176 events, Energy: 153.2M2008: 119 events, Energy: 7.6M2009: 122 events, Energy: 46.9M2010: 112 events, Energy: 26.3M2011: 176 events, Energy: 23.5M2012: 177 events, Energy: 49.2M2013: 163 events, Energy: 136.5M2014: 173 events, Energy: 18.7M2015: 263 events, Energy: 89.0M2016: 231 events, Energy: 40.6M2017: 221 events, Energy: 136.4M2018: 12,779 events, Energy: 28.1B2019: 320 events, Energy: 317.4M2020: 472 events, Energy: 57.0M2021: 733 events, Energy: 2.1B2022: 798 events, Energy: 144.6M2023: 563 events, Energy: 110.2M2024: 1,032 events, Energy: 786.5M2025: 264 events, Energy: 27.3M2026: 124 events, Energy: 1.0B
Largest Recorded
M6.9
18 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii
May 4, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
14.3
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M6.9 May 4, 2018
18 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii
M6.7 Oct 15, 2006
14 km SW of Puako, Hawaii
M6.2 Oct 10, 2021
27 km SSE of Naalehu, Hawaii
M6.0 Oct 15, 2006
20 km SW of Hawi, Hawaii
M6.0 May 23, 2026
13 km S of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii
M5.9 Feb 9, 2024
2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Kalaupapa, Hawaii

What Kalaupapa residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

πŸ›‘οΈ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

πŸšͺ Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Kalaupapa. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Kalaupapa, Hawaii

Was there an earthquake in Kalaupapa today?

19 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Kalaupapa in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Kalaupapa?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96742. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Kalaupapa.

What is the earthquake history for Kalaupapa, Hawaii?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Kalaupapa area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96742.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Kalaupapa?

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