Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on Hawaii's Big Island. The US Geological Survey is assessing the Kilauea volcano, which has been erupting since late 2024. No tsunami is expected, and there are currently no reports of damage or casualties.
- ▪The earthquake occurred late on Friday at a depth of about 14 miles.
- ▪Kilauea volcano is one of the world's most active volcanoes and has been erupting episodically since December 2024.
- ▪The quake was felt widely across the islands of Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu.
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US News Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano By Reuters Published May 23, 2026, 5:46 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late on Friday and the state’s volcano observatory was assessing the Kilauea volcano, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, is located on Hawaii’s Big Island. The volcano has been erupting episodically since December 23, 2024. An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck near Honaunau-Napoopoo on the Big Island of Hawaii late on Friday.
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