Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

Kīlauea remains relatively quiet today. This Volcano Watch article explains activity related to the intrusion of a shallow dike last night. https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/news/volcano-watch-intrusion-during-eruption-summit-kilauea View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2026-09-30 21:49:15 HST

There has been an marked increase in shallow deformation and seismicity centered beneath the current vent region in Halemaʻumaʻu. Patterns of inflation and earthquakes suggest that a shallow east-west dike is being emplaced in this area. View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2026-09-30 16:55:03 HST

Kīlauea summit seismicity has increased. Tremor began increasing around noon today. A swarm of small earthquakes occurred beneath the vent area between 2-3 PM. Summit tilt accelerated around 2:30 PM with inflation centered near the vents. View All Messages.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Message 2026-09-28 15:26:05 HST

Kīlauea summit overflows continue from the north and south vents today. From 2:52 p.m. to 3:04 p.m. HST, the most vigorous north vent overflow occurred since vent activity resumed on September 22. Following episode ... View All Messages.

Kilauea Message 2026-09-26 20:56:49 HST

There have been 8 more overflows from the north vent since the Kīlauea daily update was released at 9 am HST this morning. Tilt and tremor remain constant. Inflation remains high. Steam and clouds continue to obscure the vents. View All Messages.

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Episodic eruption at Kīlauea summit

This eruption is within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Lava flows are contained to the caldera, but fallout from the lava fountains can affect communities downwind.

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Watch Kīlauea summit live

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Several livestreaming cameras (V1, V2, and V3) provide real-time views of the summit of Kīlauea, where an episodic lava fountaining eruption has been ongoing since December 2024.

Real-time views of Kīlauea summit

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