After a major earthquake in Hawaii, the ground keeps moving: aftershocks are smaller quakes triggered as the crust adjusts around the fault that ruptured. They are most frequent right after the mainshock and taper off over days to months. This page tracks recent seismic activity across Hawaii live, so you can follow an aftershock sequence as it happens. For instant alerts the moment a new aftershock strikes near you, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications.
Recent earthquakes in Hawaii
- 2.3ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII10 hours ago
- 2.1ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII10 hours ago
- 2.3ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII11 hours ago
- 2.1ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII17 hours ago
- 2.7HAWAII REGION, HAWAII19 hours ago
- 2.7ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII1 day ago
- 3.0ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII1 day ago
- 4.0ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII1 day ago
- 3.5HAWAII REGION, HAWAII1 day ago
- 3.2ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII1 day ago
- 2.8ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII1 day ago
- 2.9ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII1 day ago
Aftershocks in Hawaii - FAQ
Are there aftershocks in Hawaii right now?
Yes. 5 earthquakes have been recorded in Hawaii in the last 24 hours. The live feed above lists each one as it is detected, so you can watch an aftershock sequence unfold in real time.
How long do aftershocks last after a big earthquake in Hawaii?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the hours and days right after the mainshock and taper off over time, but a large earthquake can produce aftershocks for months. Their number and size follow well-known patterns (Omori and Bath laws), so activity gradually declines even though individual aftershocks can still be strongly felt.
Can I get an alert for the next aftershock in Hawaii?
Yes. Turn on browser notifications above to get a heads-up when a new quake is detected near Hawaii, or install the free QuakeMate app for wake-you-up critical alerts with custom magnitude and region rules.