Seismic Monitor
Hawaii earthquakes today: live seismic and volcanic activity monitoring
Use this page to monitor recent earthquakes in Hawaii, see where seismic activity is clustering, and explore individual event details.
Recent earthquakes in Hawaii
Seismic events sorted by the latest updates with detail links for deeper context.
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Seismic hotspots
Where activity is clustering
About this tracker
Hawaii: Volcanic Earthquakes
Hawaii's earthquakes are driven primarily by volcanic activity rather than tectonic plate boundaries. Kilauea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island are among the world's most active volcanoes, and their eruption cycles produce thousands of earthquakes — from tiny volcanic tremors to significant magnitude 6+ events.
The 2018 Kilauea eruption sequence included a magnitude 6.9 earthquake, the largest in Hawaii since 1975, which triggered landslides, damaged buildings, and was followed by months of intense seismicity during the caldera collapse. The gravitational stress from the weight of the volcanic edifice on the ocean floor also generates large earthquakes along the Hilina Slump — a massive section of the Big Island that is slowly sliding into the sea.
Track Hawaii's unique volcanic seismicity on our earthquake tracker and follow volcanic activity on the volcano eruptions page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Hawaii earthquakes related to volcanoes?
Most Hawaii earthquakes are directly related to volcanic activity — magma movement, eruptions, and the gravitational settling of the massive volcanic edifice. The Big Island, home to Kilauea and Mauna Loa, experiences the vast majority of Hawaiian seismicity.
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Last updated 3/15/2026, 1:04:38 PM