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Latest earthquakes in Hawai'i, Big Island

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Mag. 2.5 Earthquake 22 mi E of Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii County, USA - 4 hours ago
Strongest since 2023Mag. 4.8 North Pacific Ocean, Hawaii County, USA - Feb 14, 2023 - 41 weeks ago
Strongest quake todayMag. 2.5 22 mi E of Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii County, USA - 4 hours ago
- past weekMag. 3.9 48 mi S of Kīhei, Hawaii, USA - 5 days ago
- past monthMag. 3.9 48 mi S of Kīhei, Hawaii, USA - 5 days ago
- past yearMag. 4.8 North Pacific Ocean, Hawaii County, USA - Feb 14, 2023 - 41 weeks ago
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Updated: Nov 29, 2023 05:54 GMT -
Find all latest earthquakes in Hawai'i (Big Island) in our list below, updated every minute! Events are often reported within minutes. If you just felt a quake in or near Hawai'i (Big Island), find out which quakes are happening right now!
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In the past 24 hours, Hawai'i (Big Island) has had 10 quakes of magnitudes up to 2.5.

Since 2023, Hawai'i (Big Island) has had 6437 quakes of magnitudes up to 4.8:

  • 8 quakes above magnitude 4
  • 130 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
  • 2802 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
  • 3497 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
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Showing all recent or significant quakes since 2023, magnitude 3 or higher (187 out of 6437 quakes, show more):
Date and timeMag
Depth		Nearest volcano (distance)LocationDetailsMap
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 GMT (2 quakes)
Nov 29, 01:50 am (GMT +0)
(Nov 29, 01:50 GMT)
2.5

37 km		22 mi east of Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 28, 03:05 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 29, 01:05 GMT)
1.2

3.1 km		8.3 mi northeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 GMT (12 quakes)
Nov 28, 10:51 am (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 20:51 GMT)
1.7

1.9 km		8.3 mi northeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 28, 10:48 am (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 20:48 GMT)
2.3

1.9 km		8.5 mi northeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 28, 05:22 am (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 15:22 GMT)
2.2

33 km		3.1 mi south of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 28, 05:02 am (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 15:02 GMT)
2.1

33 km		4.8 mi southwest of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 08:59 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 06:59 GMT)
1.9

9.8 km		25 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 08:57 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 06:57 GMT)
1.9

0.4 km		2.5 mi southwest of Volcano Village, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 07:55 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 05:55 GMT)
1.8

3.7 km		8.6 mi northeast of Pāhala, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 07:54 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 05:54 GMT)
2.3

0.7 km		26 mi south of Hilo, Hawaii County, USA More
Nov 27, 05:49 pm (Honolulu)
(Nov 28, 03:49 GMT)
1.9

1.6 km		26 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, USA More
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Estimated combined seismic energy released: 3.3 x 1012 joules (907 megawatt hours, equivalent to 780 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
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Seismic station: Pohakuloa, Hawaii, USA (POHA/IU network) | Show on map | Station Info
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Number of recent quakes in Hawai'i (Big Island) by magnitude

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Mag
 
Number of quakes (10 in total as 100%)
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no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
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no quakes Mag 6 or higher
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no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
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no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
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no quakes Mag 3 or higher
2+
5 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (50%)
below M2
5 quakes
(50%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (185 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
-
no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
3 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (1.62%)
2+
75 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (40.54%)
below M2
107 quakes
(57.84%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (635 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
-
no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
13 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (2.05%)
2+
243 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (38.27%)
below M2
379 quakes
(59.69%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (1,881 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
-
no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
28 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (1.49%)
2+
801 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (42.58%)
below M2
1,052 quakes
(55.93%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (7,447 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
10 quakes
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (0.13%)
3+
152 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (2.04%)
2+
3,288 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (44.15%)
below M2
3,997 quakes
(53.67%)
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Hawai'i (Big Island) Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in Hawai'i (Big Island)?

The last earthquake in Hawai'i (Big Island) occurred 4 hours ago: Minor mag. 2.5 earthquake - 22 mi east of Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii County, USA, on Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023 01:50 am (GMT +0).

How many quakes were there in Hawai'i (Big Island) since 2023?

Since 2023, Hawai'i (Big Island) was shaken by 8 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above, 130 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 2802 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There were also 3497 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.

What was the strongest quake in Hawai'i (Big Island) since 2023?

The strongest earthquake in Hawai'i (Big Island) since 2023 occurred 41 weeks ago: Moderate mag. 4.8 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 47 mi southwest of Hilo, Hawaii County, USA, on Tuesday, Feb 14, 2023 09:27 pm (Honolulu time).

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