President Trump Approves Federal Disaster Declaration for Kona Earthquake in May

Kona Earthquake Community Resource Centers Open Today

Beginning today, Community Resource Centers will be open in Captain Cook to assist individuals and families impacted by the May 2026 Kona Earthquake. Vibrant Hawaiʻi Social Service Navigators will provide in-person assistance with FEMA applications and Hawaiian

Kona earthquake gets federal disaster declaration

HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green announced Thursday that President Donald Trump has approved his request for a major disaster declaration following the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck the Kona area on May 22.

President Trump approves federal disaster declaration for Kona earthquake in May

President Donald Trump has approved Govenor Josh Green’s request for a major disaster declaration following the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck Kona on May 22, making federal assistance available to eligible Big Island residents.

FEMA Major Disaster Declaration - Hawaii Earthquake

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Hawaii affected by an earthquake on May 22, 2026.

Major Disaster Declaration Approved For May 22 Kona Earthquake

KONA, Hawaiʻi - Hawaiʻi County received more than 200 damage reports, including 8 homes that were destroyed, due to the magnitude 6.0 quake.