Latest earthquakes near Hawaii, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hawaii, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hawaii? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hawaii, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
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| 5 hours ago (Mar 27 06:59PM Honolulu) |
M 2.3 | 33 mi SW from Hilo |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 27 02:12AM Honolulu) |
M 2.6 | 40 mi WSW from Hilo |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 27 01:49AM Honolulu) |
M 2.2 | 32 mi SW from Hilo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 04:30PM Honolulu) |
M 2.2 | 18 mi SSE from Hilo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 07:47AM Honolulu) |
M 2.1 | 51 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 03:52AM Honolulu) |
M 2.1 | 28 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 03:52AM Honolulu) |
M 2.2 | 36 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 03:37AM Honolulu) |
M 3.0 | 37 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 01:02AM Honolulu) |
M 2.0 | 44 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 07:14PM Honolulu) |
M 2.0 | 28 mi S from Hilo |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 02:36PM Honolulu) |
M 3.2 | 79 mi W from Hilo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 11:28AM Honolulu) |
M 2.1 | 58 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 10:04AM Honolulu) |
M 2.1 | 47 mi SW from Hilo |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 09:22AM Honolulu) |
M 2.1 | 27 mi S from Hilo |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 07:24PM Honolulu) |
M 3.0 | 81 mi WSW from Hilo |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 05:51AM Honolulu) |
M 2.7 | 49 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 02:09AM Honolulu) |
M 2.4 | 45 mi SW from Hilo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 03:58PM Honolulu) |
M 2.0 | 32 mi WSW from Hilo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 03:55AM Honolulu) |
M 2.0 | 45 mi SW from Hilo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 07:16PM Honolulu) |
M 2.3 | 35 mi SW from Hilo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 07:16PM Honolulu) |
M 2.3 | 35 mi SW from Hilo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 11:26AM Honolulu) |
M 2.2 | 39 mi SSW from Hilo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 05:15AM Honolulu) |
M 2.1 | 25 mi SSE from Hilo |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 11:46PM Honolulu) |
M 2.7 | 70 mi W from Hilo |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 05:49PM Honolulu) |
M 2.5 | 48 mi SSW from Hilo |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hawaii
Recent Hawaii Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hawaii. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hawaii and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2025 05:25PM
M4.4 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 90mi from Hilo (The United States).
Hawaii Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 215 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Hawaii, The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hawaii roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hawaii in 2018. A total of 117 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Hawaii that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hawaii in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hawaii during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 148 | 68.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 65 | 30.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hawaii
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hawaii occurred on May 4, 2018 12:32 local time (Pacific/Honolulu timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 29 miles (47 km) south-southeast of Hilo, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Hawaii in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 29, 1975 04:47, 28 miles (45 km) south-southeast of Hilo. It is the strongest earthquake near Hawaii in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hawaii, The United States in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Hawaii.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2018 12:32PM (Honolulu) |
M 6.9 | 29 mi SSE from Hilo |
| Oct 10, 2021 11:48AM (Honolulu) |
M 6.2 | 69 mi SSW from Hilo |
| Feb 9, 2024 10:06AM (Honolulu) |
M 5.9 | 46 mi SW from Hilo |
| May 4, 2018 11:32AM (Honolulu) |
M 5.7 | 28 mi S from Hilo |
| Mar 13, 2019 12:55AM (Honolulu) |
M 5.5 | 29 mi SSW from Hilo |
| Jun 5, 2018 04:32AM (Honolulu) |
M 5.4 | 26 mi SSW from Hilo |
| Jun 3, 2018 03:50PM (Honolulu) |
M 5.4 | 25 mi SSW from Hilo |
| Jun 6, 2018 04:06PM (Honolulu) |
M 5.4 | 25 mi SSW from Hilo |
| Jun 21, 2018 01:12PM (Honolulu) |
M 5.4 | 25 mi SSW from Hilo |
| May 30, 2018 10:53AM (Honolulu) |
M 5.4 | 25 mi SSW from Hilo |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Hawaii
Earthquakes by city in Hawaii
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hawaii, The United States.
Use this regional Hawaii earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including East Honolulu, Pearl City, Kailua, Waipahu, Kaneohe, Mililani Town, ‘Ewa Gentry, Kīhei, Makakilo, Wahiawā, Schofield Barracks, Makakilo City, Wailuku and Kapolei.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hawaii.
When was the last earthquake in Hawaii, The United States?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hawaii on the evening of March 27, 2025 at 18:59 local time (Pacific/Honolulu). The center of this earthquake was located 53km southwest of Hilo at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hawaii, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hawaii, The United States?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hawaii on the night of November 29, 1975 at 04:47 local time (Pacific/Honolulu). The center of this earthquake was located 45km south-southeast of Hilo at a depth of 9km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hawaii since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hawaii, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 215 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hawaii. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
