Earthquakes on September 14, 2025: 208 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 23:22:01 UTC	4.1mb	Banda Sea -6.444°, 129.236°	195.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place near Banda Sea on September 14, 2025 at 23:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 195.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -6.444°N, 129.236°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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 23:10:57 UTC	4.1mb	164 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -5.814°, 152.024°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 14, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 164 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, logged at 23:10 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: -5.814°, 152.024°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 22:24:48 UTC	4.4mb	23 km W of Malamig, Philippines 12.914°, 121.153°	122.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 23 km W of Malamig, Philippines at 22:24 UTC on September 14, 2025. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 122.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 12.914°, 121.153°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 22:20:37 UTC	2.9ml	34 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska 58.306°, -136.890°	13.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 34 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska came in on September 14, 2025 at 22:20 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.4 km depth. Coordinates: 58.306°, -136.890°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 22:15:36 UTC	2.1md	7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 38.840°, -122.804°	2.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On September 14, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA at 22:15 UTC. At a depth of just 2.2 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 38.840°, -122.804°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 22:04:05 UTC	2.0ml	66 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.219°, -150.600°	128.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
September 14, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 66 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged at 22:04 UTC. At a depth of 128.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 63.219°, -150.600°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 21:03:56 UTC	2.5ml	15 km NNW of Midland, Texas 32.123°, -102.156°	8.2 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:03 UTC on September 14, 2025, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 15 km NNW of Midland, Texas. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 8.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 32.123°, -102.156°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 20:43:57 UTC	2.5ml	47 km S of Caliente, Nevada 37.188°, -114.529°	6.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 47 km S of Caliente, Nevada at 20:43 UTC on September 14, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 37.188°N, -114.529°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 19:56:47 UTC	4.2mb	37 km S of San Alejandro, Peru -9.167°, -75.185°	109.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 14, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 37 km S of San Alejandro, Peru at 19:56 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 109.6 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -9.167°, -75.185°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 19:33:33 UTC	2.6md	3 km NW of Cold Springs, NV 39.699°, -120.009°	6.9 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 3 km NW of Cold Springs, NV on September 14, 2025 at 19:33 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.699°, -120.009°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 18:57:29 UTC	4.7mb	13 km WNW of Malamig, Philippines 12.975°, 121.245°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:57 UTC on September 14, 2025, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 13 km WNW of Malamig, Philippines. 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 12.975°N, 121.245°E. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 18:41:52 UTC	4.2mb	65 km NNW of Yonakuni, Japan 25.021°, 122.776°	153.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:41 UTC on September 14, 2025, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 65 km NNW of Yonakuni, Japan. The hypocenter lay at 153.8 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 25.021°, 122.776°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 17:38:07 UTC	3.8mb	44 km SE of Atka, Alaska 51.941°, -173.696°	41.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.8 seismic event took place 44 km SE of Atka, Alaska on September 14, 2025 at 17:38 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.5, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 41.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.941°, -173.696°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 17:28:46 UTC	2.1md	10 km SE of Pinnacles, CA 36.465°, -121.066°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 10 km SE of Pinnacles, CA with origin time 17:28 UTC on September 14, 2025. The event originated approximately 7.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 36.465°, -121.066°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 17:28:28 UTC	4.3mb	119 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.598°, 160.182°	56.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 14, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 119 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, logged at 17:28 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 56.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.598°N, 160.182°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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 17:18:18 UTC	2.4ml	14 km NNW of Midland, Texas 32.110°, -102.158°	7.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 14, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 14 km NNW of Midland, Texas, logged at 17:18 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.3 km depth. Coordinates: 32.110°, -102.158°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 17:16:06 UTC	3.2md	91 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 19.296°, -67.283°	25.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:16 UTC on September 14, 2025, a magnitude 3.2 tremor occurred 91 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay at 25.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 19.296°, -67.283°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 17:12:08 UTC	4.1mb	152 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.441°, 160.646°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 14, 2025 at 17:12 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 152 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 52.441°, 160.646°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 15:40:04 UTC	2.5ml	34 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 32.438°, -102.070°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 34 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas on September 14, 2025, with origin time 15:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 8.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 32.438°, -102.070°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 15:30:17 UTC	2.4ml	15 km NE of Little Lake, CA 36.022°, -117.779°	1.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 14, 2025 at 15:30 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 15 km NE of Little Lake, CA. At a depth of just 1.7 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. The epicenter is at 36.022°, -117.779°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 15:18:38 UTC	4.5mb	75 km ENE of Barishal, Pakistan 36.633°, 75.439°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 14, 2025 at 15:18 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 75 km ENE of Barishal, Pakistan. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 36.633°N, 75.439°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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 15:10:10 UTC	4.3mb	52 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.108°, 159.401°	76.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 14, 2025 at 15:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 52 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The hypocenter lay at 76.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 53.108°, 159.401°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 14:56:44 UTC	4.6mb	108 km W of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar) 20.957°, 93.779°	59.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 108 km W of Chauk, Burma (Myanmar) came in on September 14, 2025 at 14:56 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 59.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 20.957°N, 93.779°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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 14:49:45 UTC	5.3mb	89 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia -2.809°, 101.095°	75.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 89 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia with origin time 14:49 UTC on September 14, 2025. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 75.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -2.809°, 101.095°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 14:32:25 UTC	4.0mb	69 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile -32.146°, -71.879°	32.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 14:32 UTC on September 14, 2025, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 69 km WNW of La Ligua, Chile. The event originated approximately 32.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -32.146°N, -71.879°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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 14:14:07 UTC	4.2mb	107 km NE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.634°, 159.938°	56.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 107 km NE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 14:14 UTC on September 14, 2025. At a depth of 56.4 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 53.634°N, 159.938°E. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 14:05:34 UTC	2.5md	18 km WSW of Big Pine, CA 37.111°, -118.477°	10.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 18 km WSW of Big Pine, CA on September 14, 2025 at 14:05 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 37.111°N, -118.477°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 13:34:05 UTC	4.0mb	200 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea -7.819°, 154.475°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 200 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at 13:34 UTC on September 14, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -7.819°, 154.475°. 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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 13:25:12 UTC	3.0ml	186 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon 42.385°, -126.715°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.0 event was detected 186 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon on September 14, 2025, with origin time 13:25 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 42.385°N, -126.715°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.
2025-09-14 2025-09-14 12:43:38 UTC	3.3mb	33 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska 52.866°, -168.371°	52.2 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 33 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska on September 14, 2025 at 12:43 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.6, classified as weak shaking. At a depth of 52.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.866°, -168.371°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 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 14, 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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