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Earthquakes Near Waialua, Hawaii 96791 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 96791 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Waialua, Hawaii

14 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Waialua, Hawaii in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96791 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 Waialua, 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 — Waialua

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 27 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 14
Closest to you M2.8, 203 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 2 days ago
Tracking Area
Waialua
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 14 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Waialua

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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 13 km SSW of Honoka‘a, Hawaii 203 mi 12:11 PM Details →
M2.7 		Rarely felt 15 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii 242 mi 3:56 PM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii 242 mi 1:18 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 13 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii 242 mi 9:27 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 238 mi 10:29 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 13 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii 243 mi 5:02 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km S of Fern Forest, Hawaii 249 mi 11:07 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 238 mi 8:23 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 19 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 249 mi 2:32 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 13 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 246 mi 7:46 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii 240 mi 9:24 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 16 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii 242 mi 1:11 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 238 mi 11:02 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 14 km S of Volcano, Hawaii 245 mi 5:50 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Waialua

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Waialua has recorded 18,160 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

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
2
MAX M2.8
Fri
0
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 18160 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05k10k15k050100150'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 223 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2007: 154 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2008: 112 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 103 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2010: 93 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 136 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 154 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2013: 141 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 155 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2015: 245 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 203 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2017: 185 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 12,215 (M2.5–4), 104 (M4+)2019: 280 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2020: 392 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2021: 629 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2022: 694 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 520 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 958 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2025: 228 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2026: 105 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05k10k15k05.0B10.0B15.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 235 events, Energy: 12.3B2007: 160 events, Energy: 27.1M2008: 112 events, Energy: 4.6M2009: 105 events, Energy: 28.5M2010: 97 events, Energy: 25.4M2011: 138 events, Energy: 13.8M2012: 158 events, Energy: 46.1M2013: 144 events, Energy: 38.5M2014: 161 events, Energy: 18.3M2015: 249 events, Energy: 87.5M2016: 206 events, Energy: 31.8M2017: 191 events, Energy: 134.1M2018: 12,319 events, Energy: 5.3B2019: 285 events, Energy: 311.6M2020: 399 events, Energy: 39.2M2021: 639 events, Energy: 113.4M2022: 714 events, Energy: 134.3M2023: 530 events, Energy: 108.1M2024: 971 events, Energy: 779.5M2025: 232 events, Energy: 20.2M2026: 115 events, Energy: 1.0B
Largest Recorded
M6.9
18 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii
May 4, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
8.1
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 — Waialua, Hawaii

What Waialua 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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Earthquake FAQ — Waialua, Hawaii

Was there an earthquake in Waialua today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Waialua?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96791. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Waialua.

What is the earthquake history for Waialua, Hawaii?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Waialua area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96791.

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