#Loihi seamount

No tsunami threat after two 4+ magnitude earthquakes off Hawaiʻi Island within an hour

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after a second 4+ magnitude earthquake reported off of Hawaiʻi Island within an hour of a previous quake in the region.

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.

HVO: 4.0 Earthquake at Lō‘ihi Results in no Detectable Changes at Kīlauea or Mauna Loa

“We see no detectable changes in activity at the summits or along the rift zones of Lōʻihi, Kīlauea, or Mauna Loa as a result of this earthquake. Aftershocks are possible and could be felt.”

No Tsunami Threat After Loihi Seamount Quake

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii after a preliminary magnitude 4.0 earthquake reported this morning at the Loihi Seamount south of the Big Island of Hawaii.