Earthquakes on September 22, 2025: 261 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 23:43:33 UTC	3.9mb	19 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia -3.529°, 135.463°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 22, 2025 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck 19 km SSW of Nabire, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -3.529°N, 135.463°E. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 23:19:16 UTC	4.1mb	38 km NNW of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) 21.200°, 95.715°	141.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:19 UTC on September 22, 2025, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 38 km NNW of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar). The hypocenter lay at 141.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 21.200°N, 95.715°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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 23:16:16 UTC	4.2mb	125 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -24.229°, -67.551°	190.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 22, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 125 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina, logged at 23:16 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 190.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -24.229°, -67.551°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 23:15:09 UTC	4.2mb	213 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.172°, 159.654°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 22, 2025 at 23:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 213 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 4.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.172°, 159.654°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 22:16:56 UTC	2.8ml	74 km NW of Huslia, Alaska 66.169°, -157.552°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 74 km NW of Huslia, Alaska came in on September 22, 2025 at 22:16 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: 66.169°, -157.552°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 22:09:28 UTC	4.6mb	Pacific-Antarctic Ridge -65.609°, -176.449°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 22, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge, logged at 22:09 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -65.609°N, -176.449°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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 21:54:57 UTC	4.4mb	Fiji region -21.435°, -178.498°	474.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded in the Fiji region on September 22, 2025 at 21:54 UTC. At 474.2 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -21.435°, -178.498°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 21:51:34 UTC	4.5mb	167 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan 36.409°, 142.580°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 167 km ESE of Iwaki, Japan came in on September 22, 2025 at 21:51 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 36.409°, 142.580°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 21:42:04 UTC	4.5mb	130 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador 12.088°, -88.463°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 130 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador on September 22, 2025 at 21:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 12.088°N, -88.463°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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 21:34:50 UTC	4.3mb	178 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.135°, 158.996°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 178 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia on September 22, 2025 at 21:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.135°, 158.996°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 21:29:14 UTC	4.5mb	29 km S of Camiña, Chile -19.576°, -69.411°	104.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 22, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 29 km S of Camiña, Chile, logged at 21:29 UTC. At a depth of 104.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -19.576°, -69.411°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 21:22:37 UTC	2.1ml	14 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.328°, -120.472°	-0.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 22, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 14 km S of Princeton, Canada at 21:22 UTC. At a depth of just -0.6 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 49.328°, -120.472°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 20:48:23 UTC	4.6mb	55 km W of San Alejandro, Peru -8.876°, -75.711°	122.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 22, 2025 at 20:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 55 km W of San Alejandro, Peru. The hypocenter lay at 122.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -8.876°, -75.711°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 20:33:00 UTC	4.6mb	52 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines 19.022°, 121.416°	45.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 52 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines on September 22, 2025 at 20:33 UTC. At a depth of 45.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.022°, 121.416°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 20:11:46 UTC	4.5mb	148 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.682°, 159.151°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 22, 2025 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 148 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.682°, 159.151°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 20:10:55 UTC	4.3mb	154 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.631°, 159.201°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 22, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 154 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, logged at 20:10 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.1 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.631°N, 159.201°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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 19:55:46 UTC	3.7mw	61 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.245°, -116.700°	8.4 km	1	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded 61 km NE of Valmy, Nevada on September 22, 2025 at 19:55 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.6, classified as light shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 41.245°, -116.700°. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 19:44:22 UTC	4.1mb	135 km N of Thang, India 36.144°, 76.965°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 135 km N of Thang, India at 19:44 UTC on September 22, 2025. 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: 36.144°, 76.965°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 19:43:32 UTC	4.4mb	155 km N of Thang, India 36.308°, 77.062°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 155 km N of Thang, India with origin time 19:43 UTC on September 22, 2025. 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 36.308°, 77.062°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 19:41:02 UTC	4.9mb	177 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.514°, 159.594°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 22, 2025 at 19:41 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 177 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.514°N, 159.594°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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 19:31:35 UTC	4.5mb	204 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.270°, 159.681°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 204 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on September 22, 2025 at 19:31 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.7 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.270°N, 159.681°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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 19:23:35 UTC	4.5mb	182 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.437°, 159.487°	31.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 182 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia with origin time 19:23 UTC on September 22, 2025. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 31.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 51.437°, 159.487°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 19:21:02 UTC	3.1ml	17 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.663°, -105.310°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 17 km SE of Wright, Wyoming with origin time 19:21 UTC on September 22, 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. The epicenter is at 43.663°, -105.310°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 19:08:57 UTC	4.3mb	119 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.952°, 159.127°	76.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 22, 2025 at 19:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 119 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. The event originated approximately 76.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 51.952°, 159.127°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 19:06:29 UTC	4.6mb	140 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.795°, 159.296°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 140 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia with origin time 19:06 UTC on September 22, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.1 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.795°N, 159.296°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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 19:04:33 UTC	2.9mb_lg	22 km NW of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada 46.153°, -75.290°	10.0 km	5	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:04 UTC on September 22, 2025, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 22 km NW of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 46.153°, -75.290°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 18:52:33 UTC	4.4mb	187 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.392°, 159.516°	26.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 22, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 187 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 18:52 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.5 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.392°N, 159.516°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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 18:46:39 UTC	5.1mb	40 km S of San Juan, Peru -15.732°, -75.192°	19.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:46 UTC on September 22, 2025, a magnitude 5.1 tremor occurred 40 km S of San Juan, Peru. 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 19.4 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 -15.732°N, -75.192°E. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 18:46:30 UTC	5.3mww	180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.480°, 159.569°	22.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 22, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 18:46 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 22.1 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.480°, 159.569°. 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.
2025-09-22 2025-09-22 18:38:36 UTC	4.6mb	76 km SSW of San Juan, Peru -15.979°, -75.490°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 22, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 76 km SSW of San Juan, Peru at 18:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -15.979°, -75.490°. 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.

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 22, 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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