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Earthquakes Near Waianae, Hawaii 96792 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 96792 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Waianae, Hawaii

18 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Waianae, Hawaii in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96792 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 Waianae, 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€” Waianae

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

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 27 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 18
Closest to you M1.9, 169 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.9, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
Waianae
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 18 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Waianae

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
M2.9 		Rarely felt 14 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii 230 mi 12:56 AM Details β†’
M2.6 		Rarely felt 21 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii 247 mi 12:56 AM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 26 km W of Volcano, Hawaii 221 mi 4:04 AM Details β†’
M2.4 		Rarely felt 14 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii 230 mi 10:13 PM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 21 km W of Volcano, Hawaii 225 mi 10:25 AM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 12 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii 242 mi 10:11 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 13 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 233 mi 8:36 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 5 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii 236 mi 2:00 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km N of Pāhala, Hawaii 225 mi 12:20 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 0 km NNW of Eden Roc, Hawaii 240 mi 1:41 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 1 km WNW of Pāhala, Hawaii 233 mi 2:08 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 14 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 235 mi 8:23 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km N of Waimea, Hawaii 185 mi 6:00 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 28 km WNW of Kalaoa, Hawaii 169 mi 10:49 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 17 km S of Honokaβ€˜a, Hawaii 203 mi 6:19 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 1 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii 235 mi 3:15 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 6 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 236 mi 11:40 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km ENE of Naalehu, Hawaii 238 mi 3:47 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Waianae

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Waianae has recorded 18,583 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 971 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Tue
1
MAX M2.6
Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
5
MAX M4.1
Sat
1
MAX M2.8
Sun
0
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Mon
2
MAX M2.9
Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 18583 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05k10k15k050100150'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 229 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2007: 162 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2008: 115 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 107 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2010: 97 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 143 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 161 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2013: 144 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2014: 163 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2015: 251 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 212 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2017: 188 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 12,361 (M2.5–4), 108 (M4+)2019: 288 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2020: 402 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2021: 655 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2022: 724 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 526 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 975 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2025: 235 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2026: 192 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05k10k15k05.0B10.0B15.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 241 events, Energy: 12.3B2007: 169 events, Energy: 153.2M2008: 116 events, Energy: 7.5M2009: 110 events, Energy: 30.7M2010: 101 events, Energy: 26.0M2011: 145 events, Energy: 14.1M2012: 165 events, Energy: 46.2M2013: 148 events, Energy: 46.9M2014: 169 events, Energy: 18.6M2015: 255 events, Energy: 88.7M2016: 216 events, Energy: 33.6M2017: 194 events, Energy: 134.2M2018: 12,469 events, Energy: 5.3B2019: 294 events, Energy: 313.6M2020: 410 events, Energy: 51.2M2021: 667 events, Energy: 118.3M2022: 744 events, Energy: 135.6M2023: 536 events, Energy: 108.1M2024: 988 events, Energy: 779.9M2025: 240 events, Energy: 24.9M2026: 206 events, Energy: 1.1B
Largest Recorded
M6.9
18 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii
May 4, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
8.8
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€” Waianae, Hawaii

What Waianae 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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Earthquake FAQ β€” Waianae, Hawaii

Was there an earthquake in Waianae today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Waianae?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96792. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Waianae.

What is the earthquake history for Waianae, Hawaii?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Waianae area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96792.

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