HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY INFORMATION STATEMENT
U.S. Geological Survey
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 9:01 AM HST (Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 19:01 UTC)

KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)
19°25'16" N 155°17'13" W, Summit Elevation 4091 ft (1247 m)
Current Volcano Alert Level: ADVISORY
Current Aviation Color Code: YELLOW

Summary: Magnitude-3.6 earthquake south of the village of Volcano, Island of Hawaiʻi
 

On Wednesday, June 24, 8:29 a.m. HST, a magnitude-3.6 earthquake occurred 9 mi (14 km) south of the village of Volcano on the Island of Hawaiʻi at a depth of 5 mi (7 km) below sea level. The earthquake had no apparent impact on either Mauna Loa or Kīlauea volcanoes. 

Most earthquakes in this region are caused by motion of Kīlauea volcano's south flank, which moves to the southeast over the oceanic crust. The location, depth, and waveforms recorded as part of today's earthquake are consistent with slip along the south flank. This earthquake is not directly related to the ongoing eruptive activity on Kīlauea volcano.

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues to monitor Hawaiian volcanoes for any changes. 

EARTHQUAKE DESCRIPTION

• Magnitude: 3.6
• Date and Time: June 24, 2026, at 8:29 a.m. HST 
• Location: 9 mi (14 km) S of Volcano, Island of Hawaiʻi   
• Depth: 5 mi (7 km) below sea level 
• Aftershocks are possible in the coming days to weeks      

EARTHQUAKE INTENSITY AND AFFECTED AREA  

• Potential Damage: No damage to buildings or infrastructure expected based on earthquake intensity   
• Maximum Intensity, Modified Mercalli Scale (https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards/science/modified-mercalli-intensity-scale)
  • Community-reported: III - weak shaking 
  • Instrument-derived: IV - light shaking
• Felt Reports: Over 70 within the first half an hour (https://earthquake.usgs.gov/dyfi/)   
• Felt Area: Primarily east side of the Island of Hawaiʻi   
• Visit NOAA’s Tsunami Warning Center website for updated information: https://www.tsunami.gov/  

EARTHQUAKE MAPS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   

• USGS National Earthquake Information Center Maps and Reports for this Event: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/hv74990097 
• USGS-HVO Interactive Earthquake Map of Hawaiʻi: https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hawaiian-volcano-observatory/earthquakes  

More Information:
Kīlauea activity summary also available by phone: (808) 967-8862
Kīlauea webcam images: https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/webcams
Kīlauea photos/video: https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/photo-video-chronology
Kīlauea lava-flow maps: https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/maps
Kīlauea FAQs: https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/faqs

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is one of five volcano observatories within the U.S. Geological Survey and is responsible for monitoring volcanoes and earthquakes in Hawaiʻi and American Samoa.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
 

askHVO@usgs.gov

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