Earthquakes in Hawaii today. The 1868 Hawaii earthquake is the largest recorded in the history of Hawaiʻi island. The quake was estimated at a magnitude of 7.9. The quake caused landslides and tsunamis. The 2006 Hawaii earthquake occurred on Sunday October 15 with a moment magnitude of 6.7. The island of Hawaiʻi have two active volcanoes, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa with a newer submarine volcano forming the Loihi Seamount to the southeast of the island. Continued growth of the southeastern part of the island is accompanied by major slumping and southeastward movement of the flanks of the two volcanoes. There is a 50 percent risk of a magnitude 6.5 or higher quake, striking the Hawaiian Islands in the next 10 years. Are you ready for next big earthquake? Hawaii has a long history of damaging earthquakes. All information you need to know about Hawaii. Find articles, news, videos, pictures, links and facts about Hawaii.

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