Earthquakes on September 9, 2022
271
EARTHQUAKES on September 9, 2022
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M6.2 — Papua, Indonesia
18 km deep
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
10
M4.0–4.9
27
M3.0–3.9
20
M2.0–2.9
54
M1.0–1.9
160
Activity Summary
271
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
10
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
Top Countries (International)
South Sandwich Islands
4
Ascension Island
2
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
6.2
Papua, Indonesia
23:31 UTC · 18.0 km deep
5.9
262 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia
23:44 UTC · 30.0 km deep
05.2
164 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia
17:20 UTC · 36.7 km deep
5.2
23 km SW of Tari, Papua New Guinea
13:12 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.2
144 km NNW of Okha, Russia
09:01 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
261 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia
23:51 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.0
South Sandwich Islands region
18:19 UTC · 70.8 km deep
5.0
north of Ascension Island
12:58 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — September 9, 2022
All Earthquakes — September 9, 2022
Showing 30 of 111 (filtered from 271)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 23:51:20 UTC | 5.0mb | 261 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia -2.184°, 138.206° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake 261 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia at 23:51 UTC on September 9, 2022. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 23:44:11 UTC | 5.9mww | 262 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia -2.264°, 138.179° | 30.0 km | - | VI | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake was recorded 262 km ESE of Biak, Indonesia on September 9, 2022 at 23:44 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M5.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 23:31:47 UTC | 6.2mww | Papua, Indonesia -2.249°, 138.198° | 18.0 km | - | VI | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 9, 2022 at 23:31 UTC, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near Papua, Indonesia. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on September 9, 2022. See the M6.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 23:29:15 UTC | 3.6mb | 116 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska 53.864°, -163.985° | 42.4 km | - | I | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
September 9, 2022 brought a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 116 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska, logged at 23:29 UTC. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 23:12:45 UTC | 4.3mb | 23 km NNW of Santa Monica, Philippines 10.227°, 125.990° | 65.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 23 km NNW of Santa Monica, Philippines on September 9, 2022 at 23:12 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 23:08:24 UTC | 4.5mwr | 105 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska 56.322°, -152.676° | 24.7 km | - | I | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 105 km SSE of Old Harbor, Alaska on September 9, 2022 at 23:08 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 22:53:03 UTC | 2.9ml | 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas 31.604°, -104.011° | 6.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
September 9, 2022 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas, logged at 22:53 UTC. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 21:55:03 UTC | 2.1md | 3 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.942°, -66.926° | 10.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 3 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico at 21:55 UTC on September 9, 2022. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 21:52:02 UTC | 3.7mb | 61 km WSW of Attu Station, Alaska 52.673°, 172.328° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 61 km WSW of Attu Station, Alaska came in on September 9, 2022 at 21:52 UTC. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 21:51:00 UTC | 2.8ml | 97 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska 54.484°, -160.871° | 8.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 9, 2022 at 21:51 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 97 km SSW of Sand Point, Alaska. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 21:38:01 UTC | 4.9mww | Banda Sea -6.949°, 129.553° | 150.4 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 9, 2022 at 21:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Banda Sea. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 21:14:30 UTC | 3.3ml | 17 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming 43.663°, -105.306° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 9, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 17 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming at 21:14 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 20:42:01 UTC | 3.6md | 1 km NNW of San José, Puerto Rico 18.407°, -66.261° | 112.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 9, 2022 at 20:42 UTC, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck 1 km NNW of San José, Puerto Rico. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 20:26:58 UTC | 2.4ml | 13 km SW of Stanley, Idaho 44.138°, -115.071° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 20:26 UTC on September 9, 2022, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 13 km SW of Stanley, Idaho. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 20:16:46 UTC | 2.3md | 6 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico 17.965°, -66.981° | 7.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 6 km E of La Parguera, Puerto Rico on September 9, 2022 at 20:16 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 3.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 20:16:26 UTC | 3.4ml | Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.597°, -172.706° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.4 earthquake near Andreanof Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska with origin time 20:16 UTC on September 9, 2022. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 20:06:24 UTC | 3.2ml | 31 km WNW of Atka, Alaska 52.332°, -174.606° | 214.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 31 km WNW of Atka, Alaska on September 9, 2022, with origin time 20:06 UTC. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 19:44:28 UTC | 4.4mb | 50 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland 66.460°, -17.765° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 9, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 50 km NNW of Norðurþing, Iceland at 19:44 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 19:30:08 UTC | 2.0ml | 19 km N of Snyder, Texas 32.894°, -100.904° | 7.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
September 9, 2022 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 19 km N of Snyder, Texas, logged at 19:30 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 19:24:08 UTC | 4.2ml | 3 km E of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic 19.642°, -70.042° | 18.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 3 km E of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic with origin time 19:24 UTC on September 9, 2022. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 19:11:48 UTC | 2.1md | 17km SSW of Mariposa, CA 37.343°, -120.042° | 17.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 17km SSW of Mariposa, CA on September 9, 2022 at 19:11 UTC. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 19:11:15 UTC | 2.2md | 2 km S of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico 17.993°, -66.790° | 17.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 9, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 2 km S of Guayanilla, Puerto Rico at 19:11 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 19:04:03 UTC | 2.1md | 4km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA 38.745°, -122.701° | 0.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 9, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 4km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA at 19:04 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 3.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 18:51:30 UTC | 3.5mwr | 16 km NNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska 64.743°, -149.206° | 16.7 km | 134 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 16 km NNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska on September 9, 2022 at 18:51 UTC. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 18:46:24 UTC | 2.8md | 1 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.959°, -66.906° | 14.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 1 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico with origin time 18:46 UTC on September 9, 2022. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 18:46:16 UTC | 2.7ml | 59 km NNE of Chase, Alaska 62.901°, -149.481° | 66.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 9, 2022, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 59 km NNE of Chase, Alaska at 18:46 UTC. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 18:36:36 UTC | 4.3mwr | 6 km WSW of Taupo, New Zealand -38.709°, 176.011° | 8.8 km | 7 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
September 9, 2022 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 6 km WSW of Taupo, New Zealand, logged at 18:36 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 18:26:24 UTC | 4.6mb | 139 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.289°, 129.130° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:26 UTC on September 9, 2022, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 139 km ENE of Tobelo, Indonesia. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 18:24:12 UTC | 3.1ml | 85 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska 58.266°, -155.056° | 99.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
September 9, 2022 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 85 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska, logged at 18:24 UTC. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2022-09-09 2022-09-09 18:19:04 UTC | 5.0mww | South Sandwich Islands region -58.336°, -25.479° | 70.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 5.0 event was detected in the South Sandwich Islands region on September 9, 2022, with origin time 18:19 UTC. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on September 9, 2022. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.