Latest earthquakes near Hilo, Hawaii today
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Recent Hilo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hilo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hilo 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).
Hilo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 214 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Hilo, Hawaii 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 Hilo roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hilo in 2018. A total of 117 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Hilo 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 Hilo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hilo 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 | 147 | 68.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 65 | 30.37% |
| 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 Hilo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hilo 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 Hilo 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 Hilo 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 Hilo, Hawaii 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 Hilo.
Nearest earthquakes from Hilo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hilo, Hawaii. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hilo.
When was the last earthquake in Hilo, Hawaii?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hilo on the night of March 30, 2025 at 04:25 local time (Pacific/Honolulu). The center of this earthquake was located 91km southwest of Hilo at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hilo, Hawaii in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hilo, Hawaii?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hilo 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 Hilo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hilo, Hawaii?
In the past 10 years, 214 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hilo. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
