Over the past 30 days, Hawaii has recorded 21 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. The remaining 21 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 21 shallow (<70 km). 12 of the epicenters were offshore. 6 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 74 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from -1.6 km to 40.9 km. 19 of the 21 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist; the remaining 2 are automatic and may be refined.
Leading the list is a magnitude 3.5 event near 0 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 31.6 km depth, which drew 43 felt reports from the public. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 3.3 near 44 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii, trails by 0.2 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 3.2 earthquake near 0 km WNW of Pāhala, Hawaii.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18 hours ago 2026-05-20 03:57:48 UTC | 2.5ml | 26 km ESE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 19.409°, -155.620° | -1.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 26 km ESE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii came in on May 20, 2026 at 03:57 UTC. At just -1.6 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Coordinates: 19.409°, -155.620°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-05-19 10:32:43 UTC | 2.5ml | 23 km W of Volcano, Hawaii 19.474°, -155.455° | 0.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 19, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 23 km W of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 10:32 UTC. At a depth of just 0.6 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.474°N, -155.455°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-05-19 09:10:19 UTC | 3.3ml | 44 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii 18.875°, -155.206° | 10.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 44 km ESE of Naalehu, Hawaii on May 19, 2026 at 09:10 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 18.875°N, -155.206°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-05-19 02:19:14 UTC | 2.9ml | 11 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii 19.714°, -156.094° | 9.1 km | 20 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 11 km W of Kalaoa, Hawaii on May 19, 2026, with origin time 02:19 UTC. 20 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The event originated approximately 9.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.714°, -156.094°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 days ago 2026-05-18 19:04:30 UTC | 2.8ml | 2 km ESE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 19.443°, -155.841° | 5.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 2 km ESE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii, logged at 19:04 UTC. At a depth of 5.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.443°, -155.841°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-05-17 18:28:18 UTC | 2.6ml | 1 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.192°, -155.488° | 33.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 1 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 18:28 UTC on May 17, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 33.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.192°, -155.488°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-05-15 21:15:08 UTC | 2.6ml | 91 km W of Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii 18.972°, -156.632° | 40.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 91 km W of Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii on May 15, 2026, with origin time 21:15 UTC. At 40.9 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 18.972°N, -156.632°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-05-15 18:36:15 UTC | 3.0ml | 11 km SW of Hāwī, Hawaii 20.159°, -155.895° | 26.1 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:36 UTC on May 15, 2026, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 11 km SW of Hāwī, Hawaii. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 26.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 20.159°N, -155.895°E. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-05-14 17:30:45 UTC | 2.9ml | 7 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.143°, -155.508° | 36.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 7 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii on May 14, 2026 at 17:30 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 36.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 19.143°, -155.508°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
6 days ago 2026-05-14 04:23:29 UTC | 2.8ml | 20 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.048°, -155.368° | 33.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 20 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 04:23 UTC on May 14, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 33.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.048°, -155.368°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 17:51:29 UTC | 2.9ml | 27 km ENE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 19.549°, -155.623° | 7.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 27 km ENE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii came in on May 9, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 19.549°N, -155.623°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 07:59:36 UTC | 2.8ml | 13 km S of Volcano, Hawaii 19.325°, -155.230° | 6.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 9, 2026 at 07:59 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 13 km S of Volcano, Hawaii. The event originated approximately 6.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.325°N, -155.230°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 06:29:41 UTC | 2.7ml | 11 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii 19.079°, -155.469° | 27.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 9, 2026, Hawaii registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 11 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii at 06:29 UTC. At a depth of 27.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.079°N, -155.469°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-07 2026-05-07 17:46:00 UTC | 2.5ml | 3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.173°, -155.486° | 35.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 3 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii on May 7, 2026 at 17:46 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.173°, -155.486°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 15:04:48 UTC | 2.5ml | 33 km W of Volcano, Hawaii 19.500°, -155.543° | 9.6 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On May 3, 2026 at 15:04 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 33 km W of Volcano, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay at 9.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.500°, -155.543°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 20:48:38 UTC | 3.2ml | 0 km WNW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.206°, -155.487° | 32.1 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 0 km WNW of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 20:48 UTC on April 28, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 32.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.206°, -155.487°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 19:26:43 UTC | 3.5ml | 0 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.201°, -155.486° | 31.6 km | 43 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 28, 2026 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 0 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii. Of every earthquake currently listed for Hawaii, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Hawaii over the past 30 days. 43 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.2 (light). The hypocenter lay at 31.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 19.201°, -155.486°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 09:32:13 UTC | 2.9ml | 15 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii 18.968°, -155.477° | 34.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.9 earthquake 15 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii at 09:32 UTC on April 28, 2026. At a depth of 34.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.968°, -155.477°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-25 2026-04-25 00:45:46 UTC | 3.1ml | 2 km NW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.216°, -155.495° | 30.9 km | 2 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 25, 2026, Hawaii registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 2 km NW of Pāhala, Hawaii at 00:45 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.4 (light). It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 30.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-23 2026-04-23 03:31:36 UTC | 2.8ml | 25 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii 19.412°, -155.626° | 1.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 25 km E of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii on April 23, 2026 at 03:31 UTC. At a depth of just 1.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.412°, -155.626°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-21 2026-04-21 12:52:52 UTC | 2.6ml | 4 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.181°, -155.517° | 31.9 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
At 12:52 UTC on April 21, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 4 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii. The event originated approximately 31.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.181°, -155.517°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
0 km WSW of Pāhala, Hawaii
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13 km ESE of Pāhala, Hawaii
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Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
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