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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 occurred near the coast of Central Chile at 3:33 p.m. HST on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Based on all available data there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

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An earthquake which occurred at approximately 11:38 a.m. HST Monday (April 24) off the coast of Central Chile but it was not large enough to cause a tsunami for the state of Hawai’i. Preliminary data indicates that the earthquake measured 6.7 magnitude.

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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 occurred in Southern Chile at 4:22 a.m. HST on Sunday, December 25, 2016. Based on all available data the tsunami threat from this earthquake has now passed.

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In early November, volcano scientists from participated in a workshop at the Mount Fuji Research Institute in Japan. Talks and discussions during this workshop were focused on the best ways to protect tourists in active volcanic areas.

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 occurred off the coast of central Chile at 3:54 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Based on all available data there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 occurred near the coast of central Chile at 9:32 HST on Friday, November 6, 2015. Based on all available data there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 occurred near the coast of Central Chile at 7:39 a.m. HST Monday, September 21, 2015. Based on all available data there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.

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Based upon available data the Central Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a major tsunami is NOT expected to strike Hawaii. However sea level changes and strong currents may occur that could be hazardous to swimmers, boaters and along coastal areas. As of 7:33 a.m. Thursday (Sept 17) the tsunami advisory has been cancelled.

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An earthquke of 6.7 magnitude occured in Argentina at 8:57 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time. There is no tsunami threat. The epicenter of the quake was inland.

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No destructive widespread tsunami threat exists to Hawaii based on historical earthquake and tsunami data. However – earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within a hundred kilometers of the earthquake epicenter. Authorities in the region of the epicenter should be aware of this possibility and take […]

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Tsunami wave heights across the state of Hawaii are now below advisory levels and are continuing to diminish. Based on all available data the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is now cancelling the tsunami advisory. Smaller sea level changes and strong or unusual currents may persist for several additional hours and appropriate caution should be exercised […]

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A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has occurred near the coast of Northern Chile. No destructive widespread tsunami threat exists based on historical earthquake and tsunami data. Ocean level readings indicate a tsunami of less than one foot was created in the area.

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No destructive widespread tsunami threat exists based on historical earthquake and tsunami data. However – earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within a hundred kilometers of the earthquake epicenter. Authorities in the region of the epicenter should be aware of this possibility and take appropriate action.

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Some volcanic eruptions have a much higher overall impact on society than others. The impact depends on various factors.

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