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Observatory Messages

This page displays the latest volcano observatory short messages issued by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. These short messages are quick status updates published on our website, social media, RSS and JSON. They supplement more detailed official products published in the Volcano Notification Service. 

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Kilauea Message Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:18:23 HST
The summit caldera of Kīlauea underwent a collapse event at 2018-07-22 at 20:54 HST(2018-07-23 06:54 UTC) with an estimated magnitude of 5.3. This event was similar in character and magnitude to previous collapse events.
Kilauea Message Sat, 21 Jul 2018 10:28:16 HST
At 9:43 AM HST July 21, a collapse event occurred at Kīlauea's summit. The energy released by the event was equivalent to a M5.4 earthquake (NEIC).
Kilauea Message Sat, 21 Jul 2018 09:58:02 HST
At 9:43 AM HST July 21, a collapse event occurred at Kīlauea's summit. The energy released by the event was equivalent to a M5.4 earthquake (PTWC).
Kilauea Message Thu, 19 Jul 2018 17:16:32 HST
At 4:33 PM HST July 19, a collapse event occurred at Kīlauea's summit. The energy released by the event was equivalent to a M5.2 earthquake (NEIC).
Kilauea Message Thu, 19 Jul 2018 05:01:29 HST
No new overflows observed in the Lower East Rift Zone overnight. Lava in the channels will likely increase after the next collapse event.
Kilauea Message Wed, 18 Jul 2018 20:47:09 HST
Mauna Loa volcano is not erupting. There are fires reported west of mile marker 44 on the Saddle Road near the Pohakuloa Training Center. Mauna Loa volcano is not erupting.
Kilauea Message Wed, 18 Jul 2018 11:38:46 HST
At 1:28 AM HST July 18, a collapse event occurred at Kīlauea's summit. The energy released by the event was equivalent to a M5.3 earthquake (NEIC).
Kilauea Message Wed, 18 Jul 2018 04:03:55 HST
The summit event this morning was followed by an increase in lava from fissure 8. This increase has produced a small overflow threatening homes on Nohea street and additional overflows downstream on both sides of the channel.
Kilauea Message Wed, 18 Jul 2018 02:01:39 HST
At 1:28 AM HST July 18, a collapse explosion event occurred at Kīlauea's summit. The energy released by the event was equivalent to a M5.3 earthquake (NEIC).
Kilauea Message Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:37:09 HST
Another collapse/explosive event is expected at the summit of Kīlauea tonight. These events have been occurring about every 30-35 hours. Field crews are in the field and ready to make observations.
Kilauea Message Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:24:51 HST
Following the 11:42 AM HST summit collapse/explosive event on July 16 there was no significant response at fissure 8. Field crews have not reported any channel overflows.
Kilauea Message Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:23:44 HST
Following the 11:42 AM HST on July 16 there was no significant response at fissure 8. Field crews have not reported any channel overflows.
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