New map of continued unrest at Kīlauea volcano

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory December 12, 2023

Unrest continues at Kīlauea volcano and a new map summarizes activity over the past month.

New map of unrest at Kīlauea

The map summarizes earthquake locations and ground deformation in the region of unrest around the summit, upper East Rift Zone, and Southwest Rift Zone of Kīlauea over the period of November 11–December 12, 2023.

Color map of earthquakes and ground deformation — This map shows recent unrest at Kīlauea volcano. Yellow circles denote earthquake locations from November 11–December 12, 2023, as recorded by HVO seismometers. Unlike previous maps of unrest in October and November, this one shows a new locus of seismicity in an area known as the East Rift connector. Seismicity continues along the Southwest Rift Zone, but at lower rates than previously observed. Colored fringes denote areas of ground deformation from November 11–December 4, as measured by satellite radar. Each color cycle represents 1.5 cm (0.6 in) of ground motion toward the satellite, indicating uplift associated with magma accumulation.

For more information about the ongoing unrest at Kīlauea, see the following:

Information Statement published on October 23, 2023 - https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/hans2/view/notice/DOI-USGS-HVO-2023-10-23T22:33:18-07:00
"Volcano Watch" article published on October 26, 2023 - Unrest Continues at Kīlauea Summit | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)
Map of unrest published on November 5, 2023 - https://www.usgs.gov/maps/november-5-2023-summary-map-intrusive-activity-kilauea-volcano
Map of unrest published on October 24, 2023 - https://www.usgs.gov/maps/october-24-2023-summary-map-intrusive-activity-kilauea-volcano
Map of unrest published on October 12, 2023 - https://www.usgs.gov/maps/october-12-2023-summary-map-intrusive-activity-kilauea-volcano