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Earthquakes Near Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 Today

Live data from USGS ยท Monitoring ZIP code 96818 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Honolulu, Hawaii

15 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.

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๐Ÿ“Š Earthquake Watch โ€” Honolulu

Live seismic risk assessment ยท Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 26 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 15
Closest to you M2.8, 184 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 2 days ago
Tracking Area
Honolulu
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 15 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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๐ŸŒ Recent Earthquakes Near Honolulu

Past 24 hours within 250 miles ยท Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles ยท Past 24 hours ยท Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.8 		Rarely felt 13 km SSW of Honokaโ€˜a, Hawaii 184 mi 12:11 PM Details โ†’
M2.7 		Rarely felt 15 km ENE of Pฤhala, Hawaii 222 mi 3:56 PM Details โ†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 17 km ENE of Pฤhala, Hawaii 222 mi 1:18 AM Details โ†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 12 km SSE of Fern Forest, Hawaii 230 mi 12:49 PM Details โ†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 13 km ENE of Pฤhala, Hawaii 222 mi 9:27 PM Details โ†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 4 km SSW of Pฤhala, Hawaii 218 mi 10:29 PM Details โ†’
M1.9 		Not felt 13 km E of Pฤhala, Hawaii 223 mi 5:02 PM Details โ†’
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km S of Fern Forest, Hawaii 229 mi 11:07 AM Details โ†’
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km NE of Pฤhala, Hawaii 218 mi 8:23 AM Details โ†’
M1.8 		Not felt 19 km SE of Pฤhala, Hawaii 229 mi 2:32 AM Details โ†’
M1.8 		Not felt 13 km SE of Pฤhala, Hawaii 226 mi 7:46 AM Details โ†’
M1.8 		Not felt 10 km SSW of Volcano, Hawaii 220 mi 9:24 AM Details โ†’
M1.7 		Not felt 16 km ENE of Pฤhala, Hawaii 222 mi 1:11 AM Details โ†’
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km SSW of Pฤhala, Hawaii 218 mi 11:02 PM Details โ†’
M1.5 		Not felt 14 km S of Volcano, Hawaii 225 mi 5:50 PM Details โ†’

๐Ÿ“ˆ Earthquake History โ€” Honolulu

Since 2006 ยท M2.5+ ยท 250 mi radius

Honolulu has recorded 19,192 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 ยท M2.5+ ยท 250 mi

Yearly Activity ยท 19192 events

Past Week
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M2.5โ€“4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05k10k15k050100150'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 235 (M2.5โ€“4), 12 (M4+)2007: 168 (M2.5โ€“4), 7 (M4+)2008: 117 (M2.5โ€“4), 1 (M4+)2009: 116 (M2.5โ€“4), 4 (M4+)2010: 104 (M2.5โ€“4), 4 (M4+)2011: 168 (M2.5โ€“4), 3 (M4+)2012: 171 (M2.5โ€“4), 5 (M4+)2013: 156 (M2.5โ€“4), 4 (M4+)2014: 167 (M2.5โ€“4), 6 (M4+)2015: 258 (M2.5โ€“4), 4 (M4+)2016: 225 (M2.5โ€“4), 4 (M4+)2017: 213 (M2.5โ€“4), 6 (M4+)2018: 12,653 (M2.5โ€“4), 118 (M4+)2019: 310 (M2.5โ€“4), 8 (M4+)2020: 463 (M2.5โ€“4), 8 (M4+)2021: 705 (M2.5โ€“4), 15 (M4+)2022: 767 (M2.5โ€“4), 21 (M4+)2023: 546 (M2.5โ€“4), 10 (M4+)2024: 1,012 (M2.5โ€“4), 15 (M4+)2025: 255 (M2.5โ€“4), 5 (M4+)2026: 113 (M2.5โ€“4), 10 (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: 12,771 events, Energy: 28.1B2019: 318 events, Energy: 317.4M2020: 471 events, Energy: 57.0M2021: 720 events, Energy: 2.1B2022: 788 events, Energy: 144.3M2023: 556 events, Energy: 108.7M2024: 1,027 events, Energy: 786.2M2025: 260 events, Energy: 27.3M2026: 123 events, Energy: 1.0B
Largest Recorded
M6.9
18 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii
May 4, 2018
Avg Noticeable / Year
10
Estimated felt (MMI โ‰ฅ 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 Pฤhala, Hawaii
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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Earthquake Safety โ€” Honolulu, Hawaii

What Honolulu residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

๐Ÿ  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.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ 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.

๐Ÿšช 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

โœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
โœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
โœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
โœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
โœ“ First aid kit
โœ“ Whistle to signal for help
โœ“ N95 dust masks
โœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
โœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
โœ“ 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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๐Ÿข 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 โ€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ โ€” Honolulu, Hawaii

Was there an earthquake in Honolulu today?

15 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?

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