“Kilauea volcano is not erupting. Increased earthquake activity and inflationary ground deformation at Kilauea’s summit began occurring during the early morning hours of January 31, 2024, indicating movement of magma in the subsurface. The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is raising the volcano alert level/aviation color code for Kilauea from ADVISORY/YELLOW to WATCH/ORANGE due to this activity. At this time, it is not possible to say with certainty if this activity will lead to an eruption; the activity may remain below ground. However, an eruption in Kilauea’s summit region, within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and away from infrastructure, is one potential outcome.”

“Patterns of earthquake activity and ground deformation are concentrated south of the caldera region. Any new eruptive activity could occur in or near Halemaʻumaʻu crater or the region south of Kilauea caldera, within the closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. HVO is in constant communication with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as this situation evolves. The activity is confined entirely within the park. HVO continues to closely monitor this activity. Should activity change significantly, a new Volcanic Activity Notice will be issued. Hazards are present on Kilauea and are described below. Residents and visitors should stay informed and follow County of Hawaii and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park guidelines” – US Geological Survey bulletin.