Earthquakes on September 24, 2025: 218 Worldwide, Largest M6.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 23:48:00 UTC	4.2mb	149 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.706°, 160.607°	43.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 149 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on September 24, 2025 at 23:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 43.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 53.706°N, 160.607°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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 23:47:31 UTC	2.1ml	32 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.532°, -104.020°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 32 km NW of Toyah, Texas on September 24, 2025 at 23:47 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 7.6 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 31.532°, -104.020°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 23:40:16 UTC	4.2mb	275 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 48.269°, 157.016°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 24, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 275 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia, logged at 23:40 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 48.269°, 157.016°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 23:10:01 UTC	2.3ml	23 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska 61.313°, -150.397°	35.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 23 km WSW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska came in on September 24, 2025 at 23:10 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 61.313°N, -150.397°E. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 23:07:23 UTC	4.2mb	253 km ESE of Onagawa Chō, Japan 37.754°, 144.204°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 24, 2025 at 23:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 253 km ESE of Onagawa Chō, Japan. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 37.754°, 144.204°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 22:52:14 UTC	4.6mb	14 km NE of Mene Grande, Venezuela 9.927°, -70.818°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 14 km NE of Mene Grande, Venezuela on September 24, 2025 at 22:52 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 9.927°, -70.818°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 22:40:16 UTC	2.1ml	27 km N of Skwentna, Alaska 62.236°, -151.461°	83.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
September 24, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 27 km N of Skwentna, Alaska, logged at 22:40 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 83.1 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 62.236°N, -151.461°E. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 22:33:10 UTC	4.9mb	28 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela 9.919°, -70.675°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 24, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 28 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela at 22:33 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 9.919°, -70.675°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 22:21:55 UTC	6.2mww	5 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela 9.867°, -70.878°	9.0 km	243	VII	yellow	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 24, 2025 at 22:21 UTC, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 5 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 7.8 (severe). A tsunami evaluation was automatically initiated given the magnitude and location. The USGS PAGER system assigned a yellow alert level for this event, signalling local impact possible. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 243 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on September 24, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 9.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 9.867°, -70.878°. See the M6.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 22:19:12 UTC	4.0mb	38 km E of Caniçal, Portugal 32.692°, -16.334°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 24, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 38 km E of Caniçal, Portugal, logged at 22:19 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at 32.692°, -16.334°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 22:15:56 UTC	4.6mb	172 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.235°, 161.197°	29.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 24, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 172 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, logged at 22:15 UTC. At a depth of 29.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.235°, 161.197°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 22:01:16 UTC	2.1ml	32 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.534°, -104.016°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 24, 2025 at 22:01 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 32 km NW of Toyah, Texas. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 7.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.534°, -104.016°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 21:58:15 UTC	3.0ml	1 km S of Salcha, Alaska 64.509°, -146.904°	6.6 km	9	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 1 km S of Salcha, Alaska on September 24, 2025 at 21:58 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (9) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 64.509°, -146.904°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 21:50:34 UTC	4.2mb	23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela 9.938°, -70.734°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 23 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela on September 24, 2025 at 21:50 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 9.938°N, -70.734°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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 21:49:17 UTC	2.3ml	32 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.536°, -104.012°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 32 km NW of Toyah, Texas on September 24, 2025 at 21:49 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 7.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.536°, -104.012°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 21:41:43 UTC	2.1ml	31 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.529°, -104.018°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas on September 24, 2025 at 21:41 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 7.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.529°, -104.018°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 21:38:33 UTC	2.1ml	32 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.540°, -104.007°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 32 km NW of Toyah, Texas with origin time 21:38 UTC on September 24, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 6.6 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 31.540°N, -104.007°E. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 21:36:01 UTC	2.9ml	32 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.530°, -104.019°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 32 km NW of Toyah, Texas with origin time 21:36 UTC on September 24, 2025. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 8 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The hypocenter lay at 7.6 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 31.530°N, -104.019°E. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 21:21:14 UTC	4.0mb	95 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.118°, -175.995°	10.0 km	1	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 24, 2025 at 21:21 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 95 km SSE of Adak, Alaska. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 1.2 — considered weak. 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 51.118°N, -175.995°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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 21:04:21 UTC	2.5ml	32 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.532°, -104.017°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 32 km NW of Toyah, Texas on September 24, 2025 at 21:04 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 8 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The event originated approximately 7.6 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 31.532°N, -104.017°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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 20:53:16 UTC	4.3mb	28 km NE of Taksimo, Russia 56.533°, 115.200°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 24, 2025 at 20:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 28 km NE of Taksimo, Russia. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 56.533°, 115.200°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 20:29:52 UTC	2.0ml	45 km E of Fort Bidwell, California 41.941°, -119.613°	1.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 24, 2025 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 45 km E of Fort Bidwell, California. At a depth of just 1.6 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 41.941°, -119.613°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 20:19:17 UTC	2.1ml	31 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.528°, -104.014°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 24, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas at 20:19 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.528°, -104.014°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 20:01:29 UTC	3.2ml	12 km E of Wright, Wyoming 43.737°, -105.337°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 12 km E of Wright, Wyoming came in on September 24, 2025 at 20:01 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: 43.737°, -105.337°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 19:55:37 UTC	2.2ml	5 km SW of Prineville, Oregon 44.256°, -120.878°	-1.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:55 UTC on September 24, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 5 km SW of Prineville, Oregon. At a depth of just -1.6 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. Coordinates: 44.256°, -120.878°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 19:46:14 UTC	2.4ml	7 km ENE of Sprague, Washington 47.322°, -117.883°	-0.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 7 km ENE of Sprague, Washington on September 24, 2025, with origin time 19:46 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 epicenter is at 47.322°, -117.883°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 19:13:16 UTC	3.5ml	33 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming 45.085°, -106.816°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.5 earthquake 33 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming at 19:13 UTC on September 24, 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 45.085°, -106.816°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 19:00:55 UTC	2.1ml	61 km W of Hooper, Utah 41.110°, -112.851°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:00 UTC on September 24, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 61 km W of Hooper, Utah. 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 41.110°, -112.851°. 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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 18:21:23 UTC	2.0ml	31 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.528°, -104.018°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 31 km NW of Toyah, Texas on September 24, 2025 at 18:21 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.4 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 31.528°N, -104.018°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.
2025-09-24 2025-09-24 18:03:18 UTC	4.2mwr	30 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan 39.008°, 142.059°	77.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 30 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan with origin time 18:03 UTC on September 24, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 77.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 39.008°, 142.059°. 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.

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 24, 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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