{"id":10962,"date":"2025-07-22T12:27:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T22:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/?page_id=10962"},"modified":"2026-08-12T11:32:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T21:32:35","slug":"earthquake","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/earthquake\/","title":{"rendered":"Earthquake"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image10962_b6d7f9-4c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_b6d7f9-4c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Kalahikiola-Church-1-USGS-photo-by-T.J.-Takahashi-10.20.2006-earthquake-cropped-1024x558.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Kalahikiola-Church-1-USGS-photo-by-T.J.-Takahashi-10.20.2006-earthquake-cropped-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Kalahikiola-Church-1-USGS-photo-by-T.J.-Takahashi-10.20.2006-earthquake-cropped-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Kalahikiola-Church-1-USGS-photo-by-T.J.-Takahashi-10.20.2006-earthquake-cropped-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Kalahikiola-Church-1-USGS-photo-by-T.J.-Takahashi-10.20.2006-earthquake-cropped-1536x837.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Kalahikiola-Church-1-USGS-photo-by-T.J.-Takahashi-10.20.2006-earthquake-cropped-2048x1116.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Kalahikiola-Church-1-USGS-photo-by-T.J.-Takahashi-10.20.2006-earthquake-cropped-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Kalahikiola-Church-1-USGS-photo-by-T.J.-Takahashi-10.20.2006-earthquake-cropped-800x436.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Kalahikiola-Church-1-USGS-photo-by-T.J.-Takahashi-10.20.2006-earthquake-cropped-1280x698.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Kalahikiola-Church-1-USGS-photo-by-T.J.-Takahashi-10.20.2006-earthquake-cropped-1920x1046.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Kalahikiloa Congregational Church in Kohala suffered extensive damage from a 6.7-magnitude earthquake in 2006.<\/em> <em>USGS photo taken Oct. 20, 2006 by T.J. Takahashi.<\/em>  <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-navigation16075-cpt-id{--kb-nav-dropdown-border-top-left-radius:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-top-right-radius:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-bottom-right-radius:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-bottom-left-radius:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-radius-top:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-radius-right:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-radius-bottom:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-border-radius-left:0px;--kb-nav-dropdown-toggle-border-left:var(--kb-nav-link-border-left);--kb-nav-top-not-last-link-border-bottom:var(--kb-nav-link-border-bottom);}.header-desktop-transparent .wp-block-kadence-navigation16075-cpt-id{--kb-nav-dropdown-toggle-border-left:var(--kb-nav-link-border-left);--kb-nav-top-not-last-link-border-bottom:var(--kb-nav-link-border-bottom);}.item-is-stuck 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.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-czmtlarvu > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-czmtlarvu menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"#earthquake-hazards\">Earthquake Hazards<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-10962_a04799-c9 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-10962_a04799-c9 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-10962_a04799-c9 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"#earthquakes-in-hawaii\">Earthquakes in Hawai\u02bbi<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-10962_47b3be-cb > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-10962_47b3be-cb > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-10962_47b3be-cb menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"#preparing-for-earthquakes\">Preparing for Earthquakes<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-10962_0f1a86-14 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-10962_0f1a86-14 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-10962_0f1a86-14 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"#during-an-earthquake\">During an Earthquake<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-10962_e20df9-c3 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-10962_e20df9-c3 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-10962_e20df9-c3 menu-item\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"#earthquake-tools\">Tools &amp; Resources<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:43%\">\n<h2 id=\"earthquake-hazards\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earthquake Hazards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earthquakes are common geological occurrences that can cause hazardous and damaging shaking where we live on the earth\u2019s surface. The shaking and displacement of land that we observe is caused by the movement of the tectonic plates that encircle the surface of the earth. When plates bump into each other, earthquakes occur, anywhere from the surface of the earth to hundreds of miles deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earthquakes are measured and classified by magnitude and intensity. The Richter Scale measures magnitude, the amount of energy generated by an earthquake. Intensity refers to the amount of shaking and is measured on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale (MMI).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Hawai\u02bbi, thousands of small, unnoticeable earthquakes happen because of volcanic activity \u2013 mostly on the Big Island of Hawai\u02bbi. However, large, damaging earthquakes happen as well, usually at faults or cracks in our tectonic plate. On Hawai\u02bbi Island, there are numerous faults and rifts around Mauna Loa and K\u012blauea where these big earthquakes occur. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:57%\"><style>.kb-image10962_7679ff-4e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_7679ff-4e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/eq-ed-plates.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16033\"\/><figcaption><em>Tectonic plates encircle the globe, ranging in thickness from about 10 miles to 125 miles deep. Earthquakes occur when these plates bump and slide past each other. Even though Hawai\u02bbi is in the middle of the Pacific Plate, the Hawaiian mantle plume (or &#8220;hotspot&#8221;) is a weak spot in the tectonic plate where magma funnels up from the earth&#8217;s mantle, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite being in the middle of a tectonic plate, earthquakes are common in Hawai\u02bbi because of a &#8220;hotspot&#8221; called the Hawaiian Mantle Plume. This plume is a weak spot in the Pacific Plate where heated rock and magma rise from the mantle of the earth and find rifts and cracks in volcanoes to be released. Because of this constant movement and shifting of magma and rock beneath Hawai\u02bbi Island, some big earthquakes can occur.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image10962_12a4cb-97 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_12a4cb-97\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Collapsed-home-in-Kalapana-from-1989-earthquake-credit-USGS-J.D.-Griggs-1024x692.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Collapsed-home-in-Kalapana-from-1989-earthquake-credit-USGS-J.D.-Griggs-1024x692.png 1024w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Collapsed-home-in-Kalapana-from-1989-earthquake-credit-USGS-J.D.-Griggs-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Collapsed-home-in-Kalapana-from-1989-earthquake-credit-USGS-J.D.-Griggs-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Collapsed-home-in-Kalapana-from-1989-earthquake-credit-USGS-J.D.-Griggs-500x338.png 500w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Collapsed-home-in-Kalapana-from-1989-earthquake-credit-USGS-J.D.-Griggs-800x541.png 800w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Collapsed-home-in-Kalapana-from-1989-earthquake-credit-USGS-J.D.-Griggs.png 1121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>A 6.1-magnitude earthquake in 1989 caused the collapse of this home in Kalapana. USGS photo by J.D. Griggs.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main hazards caused by these earthquakes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Violent shaking that can destroy homes and cause injury, usually from falling objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local tsunamis that bring large waves that threaten people and property near coasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dangerous landslides where boulders, rocks, trees and debris fall from steep areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cracking in the earth that can damage or destroy roads, bridges and buildings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fires resulting from broken gas lines, downed power lines and damaged electrical appliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disruption of utilities like water and power due to earthquake damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\">\n<h2 id=\"earthquakes-in-hawaii\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earthquakes in Hawai\u02bbi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earthquakes are a part of life in Hawai\u02bbi \u2013 especially on the Big Island of Hawai\u02bbi, where most effects of earthquakes are felt. Large earthquakes have caused major damage as recently as May 22, 2026, when a 6.0-magnitude earthquake with an epicenter near Honaunau damaged more than 200 homes, destroying eight of them and causing major damage to more than 80 properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most devastating earthquake in Hawai\u02bbi\u2019s history occurred on April 2, 1868, when a massive 7.9-magnitude earthquake happened in the Ka\u02bbu District. The earthquake caused a local tsunami that killed 46 people on the Ka\u02bbu-Puna coast and triggered a landslide that killed 31 people in Wood Valley.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\"><style>.kb-image10962_86b64c-8b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_86b64c-8b\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Rock-slide-on-Honokane-Nui-Stream-big-island-earthquake-USGS-photo-by-E.L.-Harp-11.8.2006-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Rock-slide-on-Honokane-Nui-Stream-big-island-earthquake-USGS-photo-by-E.L.-Harp-11.8.2006-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Rock-slide-on-Honokane-Nui-Stream-big-island-earthquake-USGS-photo-by-E.L.-Harp-11.8.2006-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Rock-slide-on-Honokane-Nui-Stream-big-island-earthquake-USGS-photo-by-E.L.-Harp-11.8.2006-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Rock-slide-on-Honokane-Nui-Stream-big-island-earthquake-USGS-photo-by-E.L.-Harp-11.8.2006-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Rock-slide-on-Honokane-Nui-Stream-big-island-earthquake-USGS-photo-by-E.L.-Harp-11.8.2006-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Rock-slide-on-Honokane-Nui-Stream-big-island-earthquake-USGS-photo-by-E.L.-Harp-11.8.2006-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Rock-slide-on-Honokane-Nui-Stream-big-island-earthquake-USGS-photo-by-E.L.-Harp-11.8.2006-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Rock-slide-on-Honokane-Nui-Stream-big-island-earthquake-USGS-photo-by-E.L.-Harp-11.8.2006-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Rock-slide-on-Honokane-Nui-Stream-big-island-earthquake-USGS-photo-by-E.L.-Harp-11.8.2006-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>In 2006, the Kiholo Bay earthquakes &#8211; a 6.7-magnitude mainshock offshore of Kona Airport and 6.0-magnitude aftershock &#8211; caused widespread damage on the Big Island. Seen here is a massive rockslide<\/em> <em>on the Honokane Nui Stream, 35 miles away. USGS photo by E.L. Harp.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><style>.kb-image10962_27b30d-6c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_27b30d-6c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Halape-campground-coconut-grove-before-and-after-tsunami-and-earthquake-1975.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Halape-campground-coconut-grove-before-and-after-tsunami-and-earthquake-1975.png 810w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Halape-campground-coconut-grove-before-and-after-tsunami-and-earthquake-1975-275x300.png 275w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Halape-campground-coconut-grove-before-and-after-tsunami-and-earthquake-1975-768x837.png 768w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Halape-campground-coconut-grove-before-and-after-tsunami-and-earthquake-1975-500x545.png 500w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Halape-campground-coconut-grove-before-and-after-tsunami-and-earthquake-1975-800x872.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><figcaption><em>At Halap\u0113, two campers were killed when an earthquake subsided the coast by 12 feet and a local tsunami inundated the campground. Photos by USGS.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 1975, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Puna triggered a local tsunami that killed two people who were camping near the beach at Halap\u0113. Tsunami wave heights measured as high as 47 feet. On the southern shore of Hawai\u02bbi, including at Halap\u0113, some land subsided (dropped) by 12 feet during the earthquake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2006, a 6.7-magnitude earthquake happened with an epicenter just offshore of Kona Airport in K\u012bholo Bay, and produced a 6.1-magnitude aftershock earthquake offshore to the north near M\u0101hukona. Effects were felt across the state, including an extended power outage on O\u02bbahu. On the Big Island, massive landslides occurred in valleys and on coastal cliffs. There was heavy damage to structures, bridges, roads and Kawaihae Harbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There have been 22 strong earthquakes measuring 6.0 magnitude or higher in the past 120 years \u2013 an average of one every five or six years. Most have occurred around Hawai\u02bbi, but the area around Maui Nui has also had earthquakes measuring over 6.0 in magnitude. Of course, these damaging earthquakes can happen anytime, so it\u2019s important to prepare today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\">\n<h2 id=\"preparing-for-earthquakes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for Earthquakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare to Be Safe: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are some things you can do now to make sure you know how to protect yourself during an earthquake. First, sign up for emergency alerts from your county\u2019s emergency management agency (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ready.hawaii.gov\/alerts\">click here to sign up<\/a>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/programs\/earthquake-hazards\/be-shakealertr-safe\">USGS ShakeAlert cell phone warnings<\/a>. If an earthquake occurs, you will receive an alert to your cell phone. This gives you the information you need to get away from the coastline if there is a local tsunami, to be aware of hazardous road conditions or to check on loved ones who may have been affected by the earthquake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><style>.kb-image10962_bb710c-26 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image10962_bb710c-26 img.kb-img, .kb-image10962_bb710c-26 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid #130101;border-right:2px solid #130101;border-bottom:2px solid #130101;border-left:2px solid #130101;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image10962_bb710c-26 img.kb-img, .kb-image10962_bb710c-26 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid #130101;border-right:2px solid #130101;border-bottom:2px solid #130101;border-left:2px solid #130101;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image10962_bb710c-26 img.kb-img, .kb-image10962_bb710c-26 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid #130101;border-right:2px solid #130101;border-bottom:2px solid #130101;border-left:2px solid #130101;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_bb710c-26\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Drop-Cover-Hold-On-earthquake-safety-cropped-1024x425.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Drop-Cover-Hold-On-earthquake-safety-cropped-1024x425.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Drop-Cover-Hold-On-earthquake-safety-cropped-300x125.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Drop-Cover-Hold-On-earthquake-safety-cropped-768x319.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Drop-Cover-Hold-On-earthquake-safety-cropped-1536x638.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Drop-Cover-Hold-On-earthquake-safety-cropped-2048x850.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Drop-Cover-Hold-On-earthquake-safety-cropped-500x208.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Drop-Cover-Hold-On-earthquake-safety-cropped-800x332.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Drop-Cover-Hold-On-earthquake-safety-cropped-1280x531.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Drop-Cover-Hold-On-earthquake-safety-cropped-1920x797.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At home, identify safe places to go if an earthquake shakes your house. Your safest option is to get under a sturdy table or desk where you will be protected from falling objects. Think about the areas where you spend a lot of time, like your bedrooms, living room, kitchen or office. Are there things that could fall on you and injure you? If you have small children, look out for things that could fall or topple during a strong earthquake, things like televisions, bookshelves and other tall furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is no table or desk, your next best option is to sit against an interior, central wall with nothing hanging like pictures or a mirror, and away from windows that could shatter. Where are those walls in your home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you have a fire extinguisher. Know where it is and how to use it. Fires are a major threat after an earthquake because of gas leaks, downed power lines and damaged electrical appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, check for your home&#8217;s utility controls for gas, electric and water. If there is a gas leak, electrical damage or leaking pipe after an earthquake, you will need to shut off these utilities to prevent further damage such as a fire ignition or water damage. Keep an adjustable wrench in your emergency supply kit so you can use it to shut off the utility valves in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image10962_63ecb4-06 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_63ecb4-06 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Natural-gas-shutoff-400-x-600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Natural-gas-shutoff-400-x-600.png 400w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Natural-gas-shutoff-400-x-600-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption><em>You will need an adjustable wrench to turn off your gas valve, usually located outside next to your meter.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image10962_f0ca1a-11 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_f0ca1a-11 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Electric-breaker-panel-400-x-600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Electric-breaker-panel-400-x-600.png 400w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Electric-breaker-panel-400-x-600-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption><em>Flip the &#8220;main&#8221; circuit breaker to shut off power if there is electrical damage after an earthquake.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image10962_68741d-cc .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_68741d-cc size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Water-shut-off-knob-valve-400-x-600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Water-shut-off-knob-valve-400-x-600.png 400w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Water-shut-off-knob-valve-400-x-600-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption><em>This knob-style water valve can shut off your home&#8217;s water supply if pipes have been damaged and are leaking.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image10962_156018-32 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_156018-32 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Water-shut-off-knife-valve-400-x-600.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Water-shut-off-knife-valve-400-x-600.png 400w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Water-shut-off-knife-valve-400-x-600-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption><em>This knife-style water valve can be turned off by hand.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image10962_f96af7-22 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_f96af7-22\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_CountyOfHawaii1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_CountyOfHawaii1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_CountyOfHawaii1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_CountyOfHawaii1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_CountyOfHawaii1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_CountyOfHawaii1-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_CountyOfHawaii1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_CountyOfHawaii1-1280x1707.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_CountyOfHawaii1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption><em>A 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook this home in South Kona on May 22, 2026, sending dishes crashing from their cabinets. Falling objects are the leading cause of injury from earthquakes. Photo courtesy of the County of Hawai\u02bbi.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare Inside Your Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vast majority of injuries from earthquakes are from falling objects, not from building damage. Take a look around your home. Imagine your home shaking. Are there things that could fall and injure someone? Consider things like televisions that aren\u2019t mounted, gym equipment, shelves with heavy books or loose picture frames, or kitchen cabinet tops with decorative dishes or statues. These things need to be addressed now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few things you can do to secure your living space:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Move or secure things that can fall on you where you spend a lot of time sleeping, working or sitting, like your bed, couch, desk or kitchen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure furniture that can topple \u2013 like bookshelves, racks and televisions \u2013 by fastening them directly your wall studs using mounts or straps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install latches on cabinets to prevent them from opening and spilling their contents during an earthquake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For hanging objects like mirrors and pictures, use closed-hook fasteners so that wires cannot be shaken out of the hook and fall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure your water heater using a strap and wood blocks attached to wall studs. Water heaters that topple can cause fires, water damage, gas leaks and burns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider hazardous chemicals you may have stored \u2013 make sure they are secured and contained if they were to topple and spill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earthquake Country Alliance has an excellent website with instructions on how to secure a long list of possible earthquake hazards around your home or business: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthquakecountry.org\/prepare\/\">Click here to visit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strengthen Your Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homes more than 30 years old are more likely to be susceptible to earthquake damage. For these homes, there are retrofit improvements that can strengthen your home\u2019s resistance to earthquake damage. For these improvements, consult a structural engineer or ask your home insurer for an inspector evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Foundations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a \u201cpost and pier\u201d style foundation, a continuous perimeter foundation can improve your building\u2019s strength. Check the connection between your home\u2019s wood frame base and the foundation. If it is unsecured, adding bolts to connect your frame base and foundation is a very important improvement to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cripple walls:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a crawl space under your house, you should make sure your cripple walls are braced sufficiently to mitigate against horizontal movement during an earthquake. Check that there are sufficient bolts and that plywood has been fastened to studs to brace the cripple walls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\"><style>.kb-image10962_84b909-b2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_84b909-b2\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_Asia_Morris-Silsley-cropped-1024x457.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_Asia_Morris-Silsley-cropped-1024x457.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_Asia_Morris-Silsley-cropped-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_Asia_Morris-Silsley-cropped-768x342.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_Asia_Morris-Silsley-cropped-1536x685.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_Asia_Morris-Silsley-cropped-2048x913.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_Asia_Morris-Silsley-cropped-500x223.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_Asia_Morris-Silsley-cropped-800x357.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_Asia_Morris-Silsley-cropped-1280x571.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026_earthquake_PhotoCourtesyOf_Asia_Morris-Silsley-cropped-1920x856.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>This post-and-pier foundation in South Kona was damaged during a 6.0-magnitude earthquake in 2026. Photo courtesy of Asia Morris-Silsley.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First-story openings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check your large openings on your first floor, like garage doors, broad windows or sliding doors. Consult a professional to make sure these openings are properly braced to resist earthquake movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chimneys:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Masonry chimneys that are not properly braced are very susceptible to earthquakes. Falling bricks can cause injury or death, and can also damage your roof or other parts of your home. Have your chimney inspected by a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These issues are only a few suggestions for home strengthening. Two good resources are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portland.gov\/ppd\/residential-permitting\/home-projects\/residential-seismic-strengthening\">City of Portland&#8217;s Residential Seismic Strengthening website<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/fema_p-50-1-seismic-retrofit-guidelines-8252021.pdf\">FEMA&#8217;s Retrofit Guidelines for Single-Family Wood Structures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image10962_308def-1e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_308def-1e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/take-cover-under-table-for-earthquake-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/take-cover-under-table-for-earthquake-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/take-cover-under-table-for-earthquake-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/take-cover-under-table-for-earthquake-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/take-cover-under-table-for-earthquake-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/take-cover-under-table-for-earthquake-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/take-cover-under-table-for-earthquake-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/take-cover-under-table-for-earthquake-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/take-cover-under-table-for-earthquake-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/take-cover-under-table-for-earthquake-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Drop and take cover under a sturdy table or desk during an earthquake.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"responding-during-an-earthquake\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responding During an Earthquake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If You\u2019re Inside<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drop, cover and hold on \u2013 don\u2019t run outside \u2013 stay indoors and take cover quickly. Get underneath a table or desk to protect yourself from falling objects, and hold on to the table leg to prevent it from bouncing away. If there isn\u2019t a table or desk nearby, sit against an interior wall or get low beside a couch or other sturdy furniture. Cover your head with your arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If You\u2019re Outside<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try to get to an open area away from buildings, power lines, streetlights, trees or other tall objects where things may fall on you. If you\u2019re outside on a city street with tall buildings, get inside a building to a safe space quickly. Areas right outside of buildings are \u201cdanger zones\u201d where falling objects are likely to endanger you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If You\u2019re at the Beach or Coast<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A local tsunami could happen from a strong local earthquake. Quickly get to high ground or as far inland as possible. Don\u2019t stop to pack your things; you may only have minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember the signs of a local tsunami:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You feel a strong or long earthquake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You see a sudden rise or fall in the ocean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You hear a loud roar from the ocean that sounds like a train or jet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on tsunamis, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ready.hawaii.gov\/tsunami\">visit HIEMA&#8217;s tsunami webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image10962_0a377d-5b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_0a377d-5b size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2025\/11\/Land-2-Natural-Tsunami-Warning-Signs2-1024x622.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2025\/11\/Land-2-Natural-Tsunami-Warning-Signs2-1024x622.png 1024w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2025\/11\/Land-2-Natural-Tsunami-Warning-Signs2-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2025\/11\/Land-2-Natural-Tsunami-Warning-Signs2-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2025\/11\/Land-2-Natural-Tsunami-Warning-Signs2-1536x933.png 1536w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2025\/11\/Land-2-Natural-Tsunami-Warning-Signs2-2048x1243.png 2048w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2025\/11\/Land-2-Natural-Tsunami-Warning-Signs2-500x304.png 500w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2025\/11\/Land-2-Natural-Tsunami-Warning-Signs2-800x486.png 800w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2025\/11\/Land-2-Natural-Tsunami-Warning-Signs2-1280x777.png 1280w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2025\/11\/Land-2-Natural-Tsunami-Warning-Signs2-1920x1166.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><style>.kb-image10962_14c017-31 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10962_14c017-31\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-earthquake-boulders-on-driveway-South-Kona-courtesy-HCCDA-2-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-16062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-earthquake-boulders-on-driveway-South-Kona-courtesy-HCCDA-2-edited.png 512w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-earthquake-boulders-on-driveway-South-Kona-courtesy-HCCDA-2-edited-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/2026-earthquake-boulders-on-driveway-South-Kona-courtesy-HCCDA-2-edited-500x376.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption><em>Boulders block a roadway in South Kona after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake on May 22, 2026. Photo courtesy of Hawai\u02bbi County Civil Defense Agency.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If You&#8217;re Driving<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strong earthquakes that occur at shallow levels less than 30 kilometers from the earth\u2019s surface often have aftershocks, smaller earthquakes that occur along the fault as portions of the plate readjust to the initial displacement of earth. Aftershocks can occur within minutes, hours or a few days. Be aware of this following a very large, shallow earthquake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slow down, pull over out of traffic and stay in your car. However, if you\u2019re driving on a bridge or overpass (or under one), keep driving until you are past and then pull over. When you resume driving, be very cautious and watch out for cracks in the road, fallen debris and bumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>After an Earthquake<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After an earthquake, you need to take stock of the damage around you. Put on sturdy shoes to avoid injuring yourself on broken glass or sharp debris. Check for injuries and call 911 if anyone is seriously injured. Do not move a seriously injured person unless they are in danger of further injury.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are often utility hazards following a strong earthquake that damages gas, electrical and water systems. The risk of fire will be elevated if there is damage to gas or electrical systems or appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you smell gas or hear a hissing sound, open windows and doors, get out of the house immediately, turn off the main gas valve from outside and call 911.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you see sparks, frayed or broken wires or smell smoke, turn off the power at the main circuit breaker. Don\u2019t turn it back on yourself; your utility company will need to inspect and power on your system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you see a leaking water pipe or water line, or a shattered toilet, shut off the main water valve. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will likely be public infrastructure damage after a strong earthquake, like damaged roads, power outages and public water issues. Tune in to your local emergency radio station, check your phone or television for emergency updates, and wait for the \u201call clear\u201d from emergency officials before traveling through a damaged area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"earthquake-tools\">Tools and Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd.wp-block-kadence-infobox{max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container{max-width:600px;}.kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic{padding-bottom:100%;width:600px;height:0px;max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}.kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box10962_246e7a-bd\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.earthquakecountry.org\/\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Earthquake-Country-Alliance-tile-600-x-600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-16068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Earthquake-Country-Alliance-tile-600-x-600.png 600w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Earthquake-Country-Alliance-tile-600-x-600-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Earthquake-Country-Alliance-tile-600-x-600-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Earthquake-Country-Alliance-tile-600-x-600-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Earthquake Country Alliance<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8.wp-block-kadence-infobox{max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8 .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container{max-width:600px;}.kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8 .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic{padding-bottom:100%;width:600px;height:0px;max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}.kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box10962_595a79-a8\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shakeout.org\/\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Great-Shake-Out-tile-600-x-600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-16065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Great-Shake-Out-tile-600-x-600.png 600w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Great-Shake-Out-tile-600-x-600-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Great-Shake-Out-tile-600-x-600-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Great-Shake-Out-tile-600-x-600-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90.wp-block-kadence-infobox{max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90 .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container{max-width:600px;}.kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90 .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic{padding-bottom:100%;width:600px;height:0px;max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}.kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box10962_6de52b-90\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\" href=\"https:\/\/earthquake.usgs.gov\/earthquakes\/map\/?extent=21.41216,-129.99023&amp;extent=52.1874,-60.0293\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Latest-Earthquakes-USGS-tile-600-x-600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-16064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Latest-Earthquakes-USGS-tile-600-x-600.png 600w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Latest-Earthquakes-USGS-tile-600-x-600-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Latest-Earthquakes-USGS-tile-600-x-600-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Latest-Earthquakes-USGS-tile-600-x-600-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Latest Earthquake Reports by USGS<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box10962_358209-65 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box10962_358209-65 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box10962_358209-65.wp-block-kadence-infobox{max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box10962_358209-65 .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container{max-width:600px;}.kt-info-box10962_358209-65 .kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic{padding-bottom:100%;width:600px;height:0px;max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box10962_358209-65 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box10962_358209-65 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box10962_358209-65 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box10962_358209-65 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:8px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:8px;padding-left:8px;}.kt-info-box10962_358209-65 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box10962_358209-65 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box10962_358209-65\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-center\" href=\"https:\/\/earthquake.usgs.gov\/data\/dyfi\/index.php\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic-container\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-intrisic kt-info-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-image-inner-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Did-You-Feel-It-tile-600-x-600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"kt-info-box-image wp-image-16066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Did-You-Feel-It-tile-600-x-600.png 600w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Did-You-Feel-It-tile-600-x-600-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Did-You-Feel-It-tile-600-x-600-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/dod.hawaii.gov\/hiema\/files\/2026\/06\/Did-You-Feel-It-tile-600-x-600-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h3 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"> Report Felt Shaking to USGS<\/h3><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box10962_195db5-ab .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box10962_195db5-ab .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box10962_195db5-ab.wp-block-kadence-infobox{max-width:100%;}.kt-info-box10962_195db5-ab 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