Latest earthquakes near Honolulu, Hawaii today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Honolulu, Hawaii, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Honolulu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Honolulu, it will show up within minutes.
Honolulu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Honolulu, Hawaii in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Honolulu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Honolulu 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 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 11.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Honolulu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Honolulu occurred on Apr 13, 2019 17:09 local time (Pacific/Honolulu timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 172 miles (277 km) south-east of Honolulu, at a depth of 8 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Honolulu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Oct 15, 2006 07:07, 159 miles (256 km) south-east of Honolulu. It is the strongest earthquake near Honolulu 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 Honolulu, 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 Honolulu.
Nearest earthquakes from Honolulu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Honolulu, 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 Honolulu.
When was the last earthquake in Honolulu, Hawaii?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Honolulu on the afternoon of December 13, 2025 at 13:41 local time (Pacific/Honolulu). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south-east of Honolulu at a depth of 5km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Honolulu, Hawaii in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Honolulu, Hawaii?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Honolulu on the morning of October 15, 2006 at 07:07 local time (Pacific/Honolulu). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south-east of Honolulu at a depth of 38km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Honolulu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Honolulu, Hawaii?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Honolulu. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
