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Earthquakes Near Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 96818 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Honolulu, Hawaii

9 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Honolulu, Hawaii in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 96818 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 Honolulu, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Honolulu, Hawaii

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Honolulu and the surrounding 96818 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Honolulu

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 20 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 9
Closest to you M2.0, 188 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.7, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 7 days ago
Tracking Area
Honolulu
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 9 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Honolulu

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 5 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii 219 mi 3:37 AM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 7 km SE of Paβ€˜auilo, Hawaii 193 mi 5:49 PM Details β†’
M2.0 		Not felt 2 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 188 mi 6:40 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 2 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii 218 mi 3:58 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 1 km NNE of Pāhala, Hawaii 217 mi 6:55 PM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 7 km S of Paβ€˜auilo, Hawaii 192 mi 9:10 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 47 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii 247 mi 3:05 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii 218 mi 6:33 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 22 km W of Volcano, Hawaii 209 mi 11:02 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Honolulu

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Honolulu has recorded 19,240 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

Sat
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MAX M3.0
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MAX M2.5
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MAX M2.7
Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 19240 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05k10k15k050100150'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 235 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2007: 168 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2008: 117 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 116 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2010: 104 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 168 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2012: 171 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2013: 156 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2014: 167 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2015: 258 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 225 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2017: 213 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 12,670 (M2.5–4), 118 (M4+)2019: 310 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2020: 463 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2021: 705 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2022: 768 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 546 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 1,012 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2025: 255 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2026: 142 (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: 247 events, Energy: 12.3B2007: 175 events, Energy: 153.2M2008: 118 events, Energy: 7.6M2009: 120 events, Energy: 46.9M2010: 108 events, Energy: 26.2M2011: 171 events, Energy: 23.4M2012: 176 events, Energy: 49.2M2013: 160 events, Energy: 47.3M2014: 173 events, Energy: 18.7M2015: 262 events, Energy: 89.0M2016: 229 events, Energy: 35.0M2017: 219 events, Energy: 135.0M2018: 12,788 events, Energy: 28.1B2019: 318 events, Energy: 317.4M2020: 471 events, Energy: 57.0M2021: 720 events, Energy: 2.1B2022: 789 events, Energy: 144.3M2023: 556 events, Energy: 108.7M2024: 1,027 events, Energy: 786.2M2025: 260 events, Energy: 27.3M2026: 153 events, Energy: 1.1B
Largest Recorded
M6.9
18 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii
May 4, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
10
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€” Honolulu, Hawaii

What Honolulu 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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🏒 About Alertra

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Honolulu, Hawaii

Was there an earthquake in Honolulu today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Honolulu?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 96818. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Honolulu.

What is the earthquake history for Honolulu, Hawaii?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Honolulu area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 96818.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Honolulu?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 96818. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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