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Earthquakes Near Waimanalo, Hawaii 96795 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 96795 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Waimanalo, Hawaii

13 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Waimanalo, Hawaii in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96795 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 Waimanalo, 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€” Waimanalo

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 19 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 13
Closest to you M1.9, 172 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.7, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 2 days ago
Tracking Area
Waimanalo
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 Waimanalo

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 16 km SSW of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 182 mi 8:45 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 15 km S of Volcano, Hawaii 215 mi 8:31 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km S of Volcano, Hawaii 214 mi 8:59 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 14 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii 215 mi 5:45 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 7 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii 210 mi 6:00 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 14 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 208 mi 4:06 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 18 km SSW of Honokaβ€˜a, Hawaii 172 mi 5:27 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 21 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 220 mi 9:28 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 13 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 208 mi 9:59 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 26 km NNW of Pāhala, Hawaii 191 mi 1:31 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 24 km S of Volcano, Hawaii 217 mi 3:33 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 21 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 220 mi 6:50 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 20 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii 220 mi 4:32 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Waimanalo

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Waimanalo has recorded 19,280 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 966 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M3.3
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MAX M4.5
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MAX M2.7
Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 19280 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05k10k15k050100150'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 236 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2007: 168 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2008: 118 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 118 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2010: 107 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 170 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2012: 172 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2013: 157 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2014: 167 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2015: 258 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 226 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2017: 213 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 12,672 (M2.5–4), 118 (M4+)2019: 312 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2020: 463 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2021: 711 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2022: 775 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 550 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 1,014 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2025: 258 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2026: 141 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05k10k15k010.0B20.0B30.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 248 events, Energy: 12.3B2007: 175 events, Energy: 153.2M2008: 119 events, Energy: 7.6M2009: 122 events, Energy: 46.9M2010: 111 events, Energy: 26.3M2011: 173 events, Energy: 23.5M2012: 177 events, Energy: 49.2M2013: 162 events, Energy: 136.4M2014: 173 events, Energy: 18.7M2015: 262 events, Energy: 89.0M2016: 231 events, Energy: 40.6M2017: 219 events, Energy: 135.0M2018: 12,790 events, Energy: 28.1B2019: 320 events, Energy: 317.4M2020: 471 events, Energy: 57.0M2021: 726 events, Energy: 2.1B2022: 796 events, Energy: 144.5M2023: 561 events, Energy: 110.2M2024: 1,029 events, Energy: 786.3M2025: 263 events, Energy: 27.3M2026: 152 events, Energy: 1.1B
Largest Recorded
M6.9
18 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii
May 4, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
11
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€” Waimanalo, Hawaii

What Waimanalo 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€” Waimanalo, Hawaii

Was there an earthquake in Waimanalo today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Waimanalo?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96795. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Waimanalo.

What is the earthquake history for Waimanalo, Hawaii?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Waimanalo area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96795.

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