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An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 occurred near the east coast of Honshu, Japan at 10:59 a.m. HAST on Monday, November 21, 2016. Tsunamis were generated along coasts located within 300 km (186 miles) of the earthquake epicenter. All tsunami advisories have since been lifted for Japan.

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 occurred near the coast of Ecuador at 1:58 p.m. HST on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Based on all available data there is no damaging tsunami threat to Hawaii, however hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts near the epicenter in Ecuador.

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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 occurred in Kyushu, Japan at 6:25 a.m. HST Friday, April 15, 2016. There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii. Japan has cancelled a tsunami advisory for their nearby coasts. Based on all available data there is no tsunami threat from this earthquake for any other coasts.

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This earthquake was in the Indian Ocean. No tsunami threat to Hawaii. Potential tsunami threat to areas in the Indian Ocean. People in the Indian Ocean area should seek information from regional tsunami service providers in Indonesia, Australia, & India for more.

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The Department of Land and Natural Resources will keep closed its coastal and low-lying state parks and forest areas (including wildlife sanctuaries, natural area reserves and game management areas) on all islands on Thursday morning until staff are able to monitor adjacent ocean conditions for safety before reopening them.

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Based upon available data the Central Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a major tsunami is NOT expected to strike Hawaii. However sea level changes and strong currents may occur that could be hazardous to swimmers, boaters and along coastal areas. As of 7:33 a.m. Thursday (Sept 17) the tsunami advisory has been cancelled.

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Based on all available data a destructive pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii. Papua new Guinea is forecast to possibly have waves one to three meters in height. Tsunami waves of less than 0.3 meters (about a foot) are possible in Hawaii.

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Sea level readings indicate a tsunami was generated. It may have been destructive along coasts near the earthquake epicenter. No tsunami threat exists for other coastal areas in the Pacific although some other areas may experience small sea level changes.

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Sea level readings indicate a tsunami was generated. it may have been destructive along coasts near the earthquake epicenter in the Solomon Islands. For those areas – when no major waves are observed for two hours after the estimated time of arrival or damaging waves have not occurred for at least two hours then local […]

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Tsunami wave heights across the state of Hawaii are now below advisory levels and are continuing to diminish. Based on all available data the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center is now cancelling the tsunami advisory. Smaller sea level changes and strong or unusual currents may persist for several additional hours and appropriate caution should be exercised […]

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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has evaluated the 8.0 magnitude earthquake and has determined that no tsunami threat exists for Hawaii. Tsunami watch and warnings for the South Pacific have now been cancelled.

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A Kona fisherman has retrieved what could be the sixth confirmed item of Japan tsunami marine debris in Hawaii.

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Officials said the highest surge recorded in Hilo was 4 feet, reflecting their prediction of 4-6 feet.

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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has cancelled the tsunami advisory for the Island of Hawaii. As of 10:30 a.m. Sunday (Oct 28) all beach parks are open for the public.

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