#Kamaehuakanaloa

More than 70 earthquakes in seismic swarm around Kamaʻehuakanaloa, formerly Lōʻihi Seamount

The HVO issued as status update saying there have been over 70 earthquakes so far in this swarm, with 32 events greater than magnitude 2 and two events greater than magnitude 4. The largest earthquake has been a magnitude-4.3 event that occurred Saturday at 12:05 p.m. HST, at a depth of 5.8 km (3.6 mi) below sea level and 4.8 km (3.0 mi) below the volcano’s summit.

Magnitude 4.1 earthquake on Hawaiʻi Island preceded by two 3+ quakes

There is no tsunami expected following a 4.1 magnitude earthquake reported at 6:39 p.m. HST on Sunday, March 26 on Kamaʻehuakanaloa (Lō‘ihi) volcano. The earthquake was preceded by M3.1 and M3.2 earthquakes on Kamaʻehuakanaloa occurring over the past 12 hours.

Earthquake swarm at Kamaʻehuakanaloa “Lōʻihi” Seamount likely due to magma movement

Increased seismic activity beneath Kamaʻehuakanaloa “Lōʻihi” seamount is likely the result of magma movement beneath the surface, according to scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Volcano Watch: Kamaʻehuakanaloa — the volcano formerly known as Lōʻihi Seamount

In July 2021, Lōʻihi Seamount was renamed Kamaʻehuakanaloa by the Hawaiʻi Board on Geographic Names.

Volcano Watch: Large Earthquake Serves as a Reminder to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”

The magnitude-6.2 earthquake that occurred on Sunday, Oct. 10 serves as a stark reminder that the State of Hawai‘i is no stranger to potentially damaging earthquakes.