How close does an earthquake need to be to count as near Kailua-Kona?

The default local search uses a 100 km (62 mile) radius from the city-center coordinates. You can switch the explorer to 50 km or 300 km, and the selected circle is drawn on the map.

What does the historical section for Kailua-Kona include?

It summarizes M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km during the previous ten complete calendar years. The broader radius and higher magnitude threshold are shown separately so the historical totals are not confused with the live local feed.

How current is the earthquake data?

QuakeScout checks the USGS catalog every five minutes. Preliminary magnitude, depth, and location values can be revised after scientific review.

Can QuakeScout be used as an emergency alert?

No. QuakeScout is an informational catalog interface, not an earthquake prediction or emergency warning service. Follow official local authorities and emergency alerts.

Local seismic activity

Latest Earthquakes Near Kailua-Kona, HI Today

Name: Recent earthquakes near Kailua-Kona, HI
Creator: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
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Check the latest USGS event, exact distance from Kailua-Kona, 24-hour activity and the interactive 30-day map.

Updated every 5 min

Current seismic summary

M2.0+ · within 100 km of Kailua-Kona · USGS

Live catalog

Was there an earthquake near Kailua-Kona today?

Yes — USGS lists 3 M2.0+ events within 100 km during the past 24 hours; the latest was M2.0 4h ago.

Past 24 hours

Past 7 days

Past 30 days

110

Strongest · 30 days

M4.116 km SSE of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii

Latest: M2.0 · 4h ago · 19 km WNW of Volcano, Hawaii

Nearest: M3.1 · 22 km NE

Latest Recorded Earthquakes Near Kailua-Kona

110 matching events

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · refreshed every five minutesShowing the newest 100 events in the list; all loaded events remain on the map.

Verified Historical Context

USGS recorded 193 M4.0+ earthquakes within 300 km of Kailua-Kona during the ten complete calendar years 2016–2025. This is a catalog summary, not a prediction or local risk score.

Events by year

516

717

10418

719

820

1421

1922

1123

1324

525

Magnitude distribution

M4.0–4.9: 128
M5.0–5.9: 63
M6.0–6.9: 2
M7.0+: 0

Strongest events in this period

6.9

18 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii110 km E · May 4, 2018

6.2

27 km SSE of Naalehu, Hawaii104 km SE · October 10, 2021

5.9

2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii73 km SE · February 9, 2024

5.7

18 km SW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii108 km E · May 4, 2018

5.5

13 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii90 km SE · March 13, 2019

Magnitude	Location	Distance	Date
6.9	18 km SSW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii	110 km E	May 4, 2018
6.2	27 km SSE of Naalehu, Hawaii	104 km SE	October 10, 2021
5.9	2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii	73 km SE	February 9, 2024
5.7	18 km SW of Leilani Estates, Hawaii	108 km E	May 4, 2018
5.5	13 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii	90 km SE	March 13, 2019

Method: 300 km radius, M4.0+, USGS Event Web Service, complete years 2016–2025.

Nearby Monitored Cities

Distances are calculated from city-center coordinates and do not describe shaking intensity.

HiloApproximately 96 km away →HonoluluApproximately 268 km away →

How This Kailua-Kona Tracker Works

The live explorer starts with M2.0+ events within 100 km during the past 30 days. Changing a filter requests a new result set from the USGS Event Web Service; it does not estimate or invent seismic activity.

An epicenter may be outside the city boundary. Magnitude measures energy released at the source, while felt shaking also depends on distance, depth, local geology and construction. “No matching events” means none met the displayed catalog filters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Live and historical event data: USGS Event Web Service. Preliminary records may be revised.