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Earthquakes Near Pahoa, Hawaii 96778 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 96778 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Pahoa, Hawaii

13 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Pahoa, Hawaii in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96778 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 Pahoa, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Pahoa

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 7 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 13
Closest to you M1.7, 12 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.4, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 25 days ago
Tracking Area
Pahoa
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 13 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Pahoa

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.4 		Rarely felt 11 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 29 mi 4:11 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 12 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii 29 mi 1:29 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 39 mi 10:20 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 20 km SSW of Laupāhoehoe, Hawaii 35 mi 1:48 AM Details →
M2.0 		Not felt 11 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii 31 mi 4:32 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 38 mi 10:32 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 13 km S of Fern Forest, Hawaii 12 mi 8:17 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 11 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 30 mi 4:31 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 42 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii 44 mi 10:28 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 11 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 29 mi 4:09 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 6 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii 40 mi 12:39 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 13 km S of Fern Forest, Hawaii 12 mi 8:17 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 17 km N of Pāhala, Hawaii 32 mi 8:23 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Pahoa

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Pahoa has recorded 19,340 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 967 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Wed
3
MAX M3.6
Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
2
MAX M2.7
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 19340 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05k10k15k050100150'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 240 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2007: 170 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2008: 117 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 119 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2010: 108 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 174 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2012: 171 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2013: 156 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2014: 168 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2015: 260 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 226 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2017: 214 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 12,683 (M2.5–4), 118 (M4+)2019: 314 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2020: 464 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2021: 719 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2022: 778 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 552 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 1,017 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2025: 259 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2026: 157 (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: 252 events, Energy: 12.3B2007: 177 events, Energy: 153.3M2008: 118 events, Energy: 6.9M2009: 123 events, Energy: 47.0M2010: 112 events, Energy: 26.3M2011: 177 events, Energy: 23.6M2012: 176 events, Energy: 49.2M2013: 162 events, Energy: 137.6M2014: 174 events, Energy: 18.7M2015: 264 events, Energy: 89.0M2016: 231 events, Energy: 40.6M2017: 221 events, Energy: 136.4M2018: 12,801 events, Energy: 28.1B2019: 322 events, Energy: 317.8M2020: 472 events, Energy: 57.0M2021: 734 events, Energy: 2.1B2022: 798 events, Energy: 143.6M2023: 563 events, Energy: 110.2M2024: 1,032 events, Energy: 786.5M2025: 264 events, Energy: 27.3M2026: 167 events, Energy: 1.0B
Largest Recorded
M6.9
18 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii
May 4, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
278.3
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Pahoa, Hawaii

What Pahoa 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.

🛡️ 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.

🚪 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

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ 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 Pahoa. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Pahoa, Hawaii

Was there an earthquake in Pahoa today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Pahoa?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96778. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Pahoa.

What is the earthquake history for Pahoa, Hawaii?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Pahoa area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96778.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Pahoa?

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