Earthquake Update: Magnitude 5.2 Off Kona Coast of Hawaiʻi Island
A preliminary magnitude 5.2 earthquake was reported off the Kona Coast of Hawaiʻi Island at 5:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 21 miles, according to the USGS. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has confirmed that there is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi, but some areas may have experienced shaking. Nearby locations were affected by the earthquake, and the USGS provided information on the distance and direction from the epicenter to these places.
This earthquake follows a 6.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred on May 22, 2026 in the Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo region of Hawaiʻi Island. Scientists from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory suggest that the previous earthquake may have been caused by stress resulting from the bending of the oceanic plate due to the weight of the Hawaiian island chain. Stay tuned for updates as more information about the recent earthquake becomes available.