Earthquakes on September 9, 2025: 265 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 23:47:38 UTC	4.4mb	151 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan 18.895°, 39.073°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 151 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan at 23:47 UTC on September 9, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.5 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 18.895°N, 39.073°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 23:21:24 UTC	3.7ml	40 km WSW of Mentone, Texas 31.635°, -104.015°	6.1 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 40 km WSW of Mentone, Texas with origin time 23:21 UTC on September 9, 2025. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.4 — considered moderate. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 31.635°N, -104.015°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 22:58:27 UTC	4.2mb	129 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste -8.125°, 123.913°	163.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 9, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 129 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste, logged at 22:58 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 163.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -8.125°, 123.913°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 22:34:21 UTC	2.7ml	164 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon 42.428°, -126.460°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 164 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon on September 9, 2025 at 22:34 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 42.428°, -126.460°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 22:20:42 UTC	2.0ml	13 km WSW of Asherton, Texas 28.380°, -99.883°	3.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 13 km WSW of Asherton, Texas at 22:20 UTC on September 9, 2025. At a depth of just 3.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 28.380°N, -99.883°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 21:57:12 UTC	4.0md	102 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.221°, -64.529°	15.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 9, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 102 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 21:57 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 15.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.221°N, -64.529°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 21:31:38 UTC	2.1md	5 km SE of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.961°, -66.784°	12.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 5 km SE of Indios, Puerto Rico on September 9, 2025 at 21:31 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 12.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 17.961°, -66.784°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 21:25:56 UTC	4.8mww	166 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.661°, 159.700°	43.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 9, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 166 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, logged at 21:25 UTC. At a depth of 43.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.661°, 159.700°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 21:03:33 UTC	2.0ml	25 km N of Trona, CA 35.986°, -117.326°	2.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 9, 2025 at 21:03 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 25 km N of Trona, CA. At a depth of just 2.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 35.986°, -117.326°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 20:56:17 UTC	4.8mb	81 km S of Koshima, Japan 29.504°, 130.577°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 9, 2025 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 81 km S of Koshima, Japan. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 29.504°N, 130.577°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 20:36:57 UTC	4.5mb	158 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan 19.003°, 39.108°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 158 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan on September 9, 2025 at 20:36 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.003°, 39.108°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 20:09:50 UTC	2.3ml	4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.165°, -155.487°	32.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 20:09 UTC on September 9, 2025. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 32.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.165°, -155.487°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 20:07:41 UTC	2.4ml	9 km SSE of Toyah, Texas 31.231°, -103.766°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 9, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 9 km SSE of Toyah, Texas at 20:07 UTC. At a depth of 7.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 31.231°, -103.766°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 20:01:35 UTC	4.6mb	196 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.124°, 161.565°	24.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 196 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on September 9, 2025, with origin time 20:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 24.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 53.124°N, 161.565°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 19:56:46 UTC	2.3ml	42 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.217°, -153.544°	182.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 42 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska on September 9, 2025 at 19:56 UTC. The event originated approximately 182.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 60.217°, -153.544°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 19:50:25 UTC	4.1mb	221 km WSW of Bariq, Saudi Arabia 18.232°, 39.967°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:50 UTC on September 9, 2025, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 221 km WSW of Bariq, Saudi Arabia. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 18.232°, 39.967°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 19:40:59 UTC	3.9mw	54 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.332°, -124.927°	6.5 km	13	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded 54 km W of Petrolia, CA on September 9, 2025 at 19:40 UTC. 13 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.7 (weak). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 40.332°, -124.927°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 19:37:03 UTC	2.0ml	7 km NE of Drumright, Oklahoma 36.026°, -96.538°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 7 km NE of Drumright, Oklahoma with origin time 19:37 UTC on September 9, 2025. At a depth of just 0.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 36.026°N, -96.538°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 19:31:43 UTC	5.1mww	173 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon 42.452°, -126.570°	10.0 km	5	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 173 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon with origin time 19:31 UTC on September 9, 2025. Coming 15 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 42.452°, -126.570°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 19:31:03 UTC	4.4mb	163 km W of Port Orford, Oregon 42.503°, -126.468°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 163 km W of Port Orford, Oregon on September 9, 2025, with origin time 19:31 UTC. Coming 15 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 42.503°, -126.468°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 19:03:51 UTC	4.1mb	89 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia 1.620°, 127.209°	142.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 89 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia at 19:03 UTC on September 9, 2025. At a depth of 142.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 1.620°, 127.209°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 19:03:43 UTC	4.3mb	205 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon 42.356°, -126.941°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 205 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon with origin time 19:03 UTC on September 9, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 42.356°, -126.941°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 19:02:04 UTC	4.9mww	174 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon 42.444°, -126.585°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:02 UTC on September 9, 2025, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 174 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred about 15 hours earlier. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 42.444°N, -126.585°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 18:51:11 UTC	2.4ml	58 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.213°, -116.712°	8.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:51 UTC on September 9, 2025, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 58 km NE of Valmy, Nevada. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 8.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 41.213°N, -116.712°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 18:11:42 UTC	2.0ml	59 km W of Hooper, Utah 41.085°, -112.828°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 59 km W of Hooper, Utah on September 9, 2025, with origin time 18:11 UTC. At a depth of just 0.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 41.085°, -112.828°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 17:35:20 UTC	4.5mb	85 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -24.289°, -67.158°	175.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 85 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina with origin time 17:35 UTC on September 9, 2025. The event originated approximately 175.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -24.289°N, -67.158°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 17:35:14 UTC	4.3mwr	73 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile -29.584°, -71.974°	14.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 9, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 73 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile at 17:35 UTC. At a depth of 14.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -29.584°, -71.974°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 17:28:07 UTC	2.8md	7 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA 36.585°, -121.186°	4.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 9, 2025 at 17:28 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 7 km NNW of Pinnacles, CA. At a depth of just 4.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 36.585°N, -121.186°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 17:23:11 UTC	4.1mb	149 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan 18.832°, 39.078°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 149 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan on September 9, 2025, with origin time 17:23 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 18.832°N, 39.078°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 17:21:51 UTC	2.2ml	52 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.158°, -116.730°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 52 km NE of Valmy, Nevada at 17:21 UTC on September 9, 2025. It arrived roughly 15 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 9.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 41.158°, -116.730°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.2 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

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This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on September 9, 2025. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.

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