7
Very High
Earthquake Risk in Honolulu, HI
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 8
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Honolulu's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $93M from this hazard type
- 11 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Largest recent event exposed 213,000 people
- Located in a seismically active region
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.7 - 2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii (2024-02-09) — 27,600 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Honolulu is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Honolulu Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Honolulu
Earthquake - 5.1 - 13 km SSE of Volcano, Hawaii
December 4, 2023 — ADVISORY
213,000 people exposed; $29,873M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.7 - 2 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii
February 8, 2024 — WATCH
27,600 people exposed; $2,664M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.3 - 20km E of Kalaoa, Hawaii
April 13, 2019 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.0 - 7 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii
October 13, 2022 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.0 - 7 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii
October 13, 2022 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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Landslide Risk in Honolulu
Score: 7/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Honolulu
Score: 7/10
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Score: 9/10
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