#Big Island earthquakes
Volcano Watch: What do small earthquakes beneath Kīlauea summit mean for the ongoing eruption?
Since the ongoing eruption began a year ago, the Kīlauea summit region has been remarkably quiet from an earthquake standpoint, but that is changing.
Update: Kīlauea eruption appears to be paused
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that at about 3 p.m. today, tilt at the summit stopped showing deflation and seismic tremor began decreasing. By 3:30 p.m., lava fountains were barely visible, and by 4 p.m. fountaining had stopped and seismic tremor was close to background levels. Visible volcanic gas emissions also decreased significantly.
Volcano Watch: Seismologists explain what’s happening deep beneath Pāhala on Big Island
In the past 5 years, the average weekly number of earthquakes has increased from about 60 to 600 per week under Pāhala, the Big Islandʻs most seismically active area.
Drop, cover, hold on! Great Hawaiʻi Shake Out for earthquake preparedness is Oct. 20
A 5.0 temblor last week near Pāhala on the Big Island was a reminder that people should know what to do in an earthquake and to be prepared for tsunami hazards.
Volcano Watch: Seismic Halfalogues; Earthquakes Only Part of the Conversation
The journey from volcanic repose to a climactic eruption is like a mystery movie that keeps you at the edge of your seat.
Back-to-Back Quakes Shake Same Spot Under Mauna Loa Saturday
The USGS “Did you feel it?” service received over 130 felt reports within the first hour of the earthquake, including one report from Kaua‘i.
VOLCANO WATCH: If Mauna Loa Erupted, Would You Be Ready?
How can you prepare for a Mauna Loa eruption? The most important thing you can do is to have a personal response plan — especially if you live in or near the magenta zone.
No Tsunami Threat From 6.7-M Loyalty Islands Quake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reports an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 has occurred at approximately 4:57 AM HST in the vicinity of the Loyalty Islands.
Sen. Hirono Urges SBA Administrator to Continue Engagement with Disaster-Impacted Small Businesses
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono pledged to work with Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon to assist Hawai‘i small business owners affected by recent natural disasters.
Kalapana Charter School Closes Due to Consistent Quake Activity
In light of the consistent and strong earthquakes in the Kalapana area, Kua O Ka La Public Charter School in Kalapana will not be open today.
UPDATE: No Tsunami Following 5.2M Volcano Earthquake
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami was generated following a 5.2 magnitude earthquake near Volcano.
3.5 Earthquake Shakes Fern Acres
A preliminary magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported at 8:36 a.m. HST on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, 11 miles south of Fern Acres on Hawaiʻi Island.
Seismologists’ Talks Precursor to ‘Great ShakeOut’
The presentations next week at UH-Hilo and Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park will include an overview of Hawaii’s past great quakes.
4.4 Magnitude Quake Hits South of Fern Acres
No tsunami threat is expected from the early morning quake.
