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Earthquakes Near Papaikou, Hawaii 96781 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 96781 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Papaikou, Hawaii

19 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Papaikou, Hawaii in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96781 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 Papaikou, 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€” Papaikou

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 8 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 19
Closest to you M2.5, 22 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 1 day ago
Tracking Area
Papaikou
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 Papaikou

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 15 km S of Honokaβ€˜a, Hawaii 22 mi 12:11 PM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 8 km E of Waikoloa, Hawaii 35 mi 2:41 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km SSE of Fern Forest, Hawaii 31 mi 12:49 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 20 km NE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 39 mi 2:41 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 14 km S of Fern Forest, Hawaii 32 mi 11:07 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii 54 mi 2:10 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 11 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii 56 mi 2:05 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 26 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 36 mi 5:49 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 12 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii 45 mi 12:09 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 21 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 53 mi 3:09 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 12 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 48 mi 11:25 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 22 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii 55 mi 6:41 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 26 km NNW of Pāhala, Hawaii 37 mi 2:24 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 40 mi 8:23 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km WSW of Volcano, Hawaii 27 mi 9:06 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 13 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 48 mi 7:46 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 28 mi 11:05 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii 31 mi 9:24 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 7 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 29 mi 3:59 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Papaikou

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Papaikou has recorded 19,277 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
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MAX M3.1
Sun
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MAX M2.8
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MAX M2.8
Wed
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MAX M4.6
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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 19277 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: 118 (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: 172 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2013: 157 (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: 12,661 (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: 777 (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: 115 (M2.5–4), 9 (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: 119 events, Energy: 7.6M2009: 123 events, Energy: 47.0M2010: 112 events, Energy: 26.3M2011: 177 events, Energy: 23.6M2012: 177 events, Energy: 49.2M2013: 163 events, Energy: 137.6M2014: 174 events, Energy: 18.7M2015: 264 events, Energy: 89.0M2016: 231 events, Energy: 40.6M2017: 221 events, Energy: 136.4M2018: 12,779 events, Energy: 28.1B2019: 322 events, Energy: 317.8M2020: 472 events, Energy: 57.0M2021: 734 events, Energy: 2.1B2022: 797 events, Energy: 143.6M2023: 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
138.6
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€” Papaikou, Hawaii

What Papaikou 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 Papaikou. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Papaikou, Hawaii

Was there an earthquake in Papaikou today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Papaikou?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96781. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Papaikou.

What is the earthquake history for Papaikou, Hawaii?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Papaikou area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96781.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Papaikou?

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