#kilauea earthquake

Did You Feel It? Quake Rattles Near Kīlauea Volcano

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was reported in the vicinity of Kīlauea’s Kaoiki Faultline, officials reported this afternoon, March 10.

Second Earthquake in 24 Hours Shakes South Flank of Kīlauea Volcano

A 4.3-magnitude earthquake occurred on the South flank of Kīlauea Volcano at 2:18 p.m. Friday. 

Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Rocks Kīlauea’s South Flank

As with all earthquakes, be aware of the possibility of after-shocks. Taking precautions is advised.

Earthquake Shakes Kīlauea’s South Flank

The earthquake was centered about 7.5 miles southeast of Kīlauea caldera near the Hōlei Pali area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at a depth of 4.8 miles.

5.5-M Quake Shakes Kīlauea Volcano’s South Flank

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake beneath Kīlauea Volcano’s south flank occurred on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 12:55 a.m., HST.

No Tsunami Generated From 4.3-M Quake

NO TSUNAMI IS EXPECTED; HOWEVER, SOME AREAS MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED SHAKING.

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake at Kīlauea Summit; No Tsunami Generated

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the earthquake that occurred at approximately 12:44 p.m. was NOT large enough to cause a tsunami for the Island of Hawai‘i.

UPDATE: No Tsunami Threat After 5+ Kīlauea Earthquake

There is no tsunami expected after a preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake that occurred on the south flank of Kīlauea Volcano.

Flurry of 31 Earthquakes at Kīlauea Volcano

A sequence of 31 earthquakes over a period of about 42 minutes starting just before 6 a.m. HST Sunday morning, March 5, 2017, according to the USGS/HVO.