Earthquakes on September 13, 2025: 236 Worldwide, Largest M7.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 23:59:55 UTC	4.8mb	58 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador -1.732°, -81.170°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.8 seismic event took place 58 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador on September 13, 2025 at 23:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -1.732°, -81.170°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 23:55:48 UTC	4.4mb	18 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.689°, 168.144°	42.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 18 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu came in on September 13, 2025 at 23:55 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 42.8 km depth. The epicenter is at -17.689°, 168.144°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 23:48:26 UTC	4.1mb	213 km W of Kaminokuni, Japan 42.024°, 137.557°	286.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 213 km W of Kaminokuni, Japan at 23:48 UTC on September 13, 2025. At a depth of 286.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 42.024°, 137.557°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 23:13:34 UTC	2.6ml	159 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon 42.372°, -126.373°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 159 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon on September 13, 2025 at 23:13 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 42.372°, -126.373°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 22:56:05 UTC	3.8md	99 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.181°, -64.475°	71.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.8 earthquake 99 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 22:56 UTC on September 13, 2025. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 71.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 19.181°N, -64.475°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 22:45:47 UTC	4.7mb	20 km SSW of San Rafael, Philippines 12.937°, 122.859°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 20 km SSW of San Rafael, Philippines on September 13, 2025 at 22:45 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 12.937°, 122.859°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 22:29:55 UTC	4.5mb	185 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 51.694°, -170.674°	18.8 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 185 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska came in on September 13, 2025 at 22:29 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.8, classified as weak shaking. At a depth of 18.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.694°, -170.674°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 22:00:22 UTC	4.5mb	288 km WSW of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen 69.964°, -15.907°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 288 km WSW of Olonkinbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen on September 13, 2025 at 22:00 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 69.964°, -15.907°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 21:49:00 UTC	4.4mb	151 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.130°, 160.257°	20.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 151 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on September 13, 2025 at 21:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 20.9 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 52.130°N, 160.257°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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 21:32:55 UTC	4.4mb	66 km NE of Santa Monica, Philippines 10.502°, 126.406°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 13, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 66 km NE of Santa Monica, Philippines, logged at 21:32 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 10.502°, 126.406°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 21:30:52 UTC	4.5mb	1 km WSW of Malaiba, Philippines 10.330°, 123.306°	10.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 13, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 1 km WSW of Malaiba, Philippines, logged at 21:30 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 10.330°N, 123.306°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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 21:18:36 UTC	4.4mb	43 km N of Salinas, Ecuador -1.829°, -81.017°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 13, 2025 at 21:18 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 43 km N of Salinas, Ecuador. 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. The epicenter is at -1.829°, -81.017°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 21:17:58 UTC	2.8ml	3 km NE of Mineral, Washington 46.733°, -122.150°	17.1 km	6	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 3 km NE of Mineral, Washington came in on September 13, 2025 at 21:17 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.1 — considered weak. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 46.733°N, -122.150°E. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 21:10:38 UTC	2.1md	2 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.954°, -66.889°	12.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 2 km S of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico came in on September 13, 2025 at 21:10 UTC. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 17.954°, -66.889°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 21:09:55 UTC	2.3ml	4 km SE of Fern Acres, Hawaii 19.482°, -155.048°	40.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 4 km SE of Fern Acres, Hawaii with origin time 21:09 UTC on September 13, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 40.2 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 19.482°N, -155.048°E. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 21:03:04 UTC	4.3mb	117 km N of Lobuche, Nepal 28.997°, 86.657°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 117 km N of Lobuche, Nepal came in on September 13, 2025 at 21:03 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 28.997°N, 86.657°E. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 20:53:47 UTC	2.1ml	9 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.384°, -155.305°	3.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 13, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 9 km SW of Volcano, Hawaii, logged at 20:53 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 3.7 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: 19.384°, -155.305°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 20:53:45 UTC	3.0ml	11 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.249°, -155.379°	4.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 13, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 11 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii, logged at 20:53 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 4.8 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 19.249°, -155.379°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 20:00:11 UTC	4.1mb	39 km ESE of Shima, Japan 34.181°, 137.219°	333.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 39 km ESE of Shima, Japan on September 13, 2025, with origin time 20:00 UTC. At 333.7 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at 34.181°N, 137.219°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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 19:47:20 UTC	4.4mb	119 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.492°, 160.273°	53.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 119 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on September 13, 2025 at 19:47 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.5 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 53.4 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.492°N, 160.273°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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 19:22:19 UTC	4.1mb	112 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.404°, 160.218°	50.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 112 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia came in on September 13, 2025 at 19:22 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 50.1 km depth. Coordinates: 53.404°, 160.218°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 19:13:01 UTC	3.0ml	26 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.619°, -105.224°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 26 km SE of Wright, Wyoming on September 13, 2025 at 19:13 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. Geolocation places the event at 43.619°N, -105.224°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 19:12:14 UTC	2.2md	11 km WSW of Manton, CA 40.379°, -121.986°	10.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 11 km WSW of Manton, CA at 19:12 UTC on September 13, 2025. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 10.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 40.379°N, -121.986°E. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 18:13:25 UTC	2.3md	4 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.933°, -66.913°	9.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 4 km S of Guánica, Puerto Rico on September 13, 2025 at 18:13 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 9.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 17.933°, -66.913°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 17:48:18 UTC	4.4mb	122 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga -17.569°, -174.210°	137.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 122 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga with origin time 17:48 UTC on September 13, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 137.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -17.569°, -174.210°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 17:47:15 UTC	4.3mb	116 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -5.400°, 152.266°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 116 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on September 13, 2025 at 17:47 UTC. 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. Coordinates: -5.400°, 152.266°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 17:22:40 UTC	4.1mb	south of the Fiji Islands -25.648°, -179.747°	476.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place south of the Fiji Islands on September 13, 2025 at 17:22 UTC. At 476.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -25.648°, -179.747°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 17:17:16 UTC	4.5mb	118 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.621°, 160.136°	62.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 13, 2025 at 17:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 118 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The hypocenter lay at 62.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 53.621°, 160.136°. 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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 17:11:57 UTC	4.1mb	34 km NW of Chilecito, Argentina -28.922°, -67.726°	134.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 13, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 34 km NW of Chilecito, Argentina, logged at 17:11 UTC. At a depth of 134.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -28.922°N, -67.726°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.
2025-09-13 2025-09-13 16:11:07 UTC	4.0mb	31 km S of Behbahān, Iran 30.309°, 50.248°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 13, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 31 km S of Behbahān, Iran at 16:11 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 30.309°, 50.248°. 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.

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 13, 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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