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Third earthquake swarm rumbles beneath Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kīlauea caldera

It is yet to be determined if temblor swarms following Episode 40 of the Big Island volcano’s ongoing episodic eruption that began Dec. 23, 2024, will impact lava fountaining activity at the surface.

Small, brief earthquake swarm rattles at Kīlauea summit this morning

The volcano has shown signs of elevated unrest with steady rates of earthquakes since Aug. 22.

Brief earthquake swarm rattles Kīlauea summit

Levels of activity are expected to rise and fall during this period of unrest. No unusual activity has been noted along the volcano’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone.

No notable earthquake swarms reported beneath Kīlauea over the past 24 hours

Elevated seismic activity continues in an area south of Kīlauea’s summit caldera, as steady rates of earthquakes have persisted in this location since Aug. 22. There were no notable swarms in the past day, and the volcano is not erupting. No unusual activity has been noted along the volcano’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift […]

Scientists continue to watch Kīlauea and its elevated unrest

According Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, steady rates of earthquakes have persisted in this area since August 22, with no notable swarms in the past day.

Earthquake Swarm Occurs Near Kilauea Summit

A swarm of more than 60 earthquakes was recorded Wednesday at a fault near the summit of Kilauea volcano.