Earthquakes on September 25, 2025: 260 Worldwide, Largest M6.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 23:42:20 UTC	4.1mb	211 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.078°, 159.453°	25.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 211 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia at 23:42 UTC on September 25, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 25.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.078°N, 159.453°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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 23:40:15 UTC	4.3mb	16 km NNE of Puyo, Ecuador -1.353°, -77.938°	171.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 25, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 16 km NNE of Puyo, Ecuador at 23:40 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 171.3 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -1.353°N, -77.938°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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 23:34:41 UTC	3.4ml	12 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 32.103°, -101.918°	7.7 km	8	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 25, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 12 km WSW of Stanton, Texas at 23:34 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (8) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.7 km depth. The epicenter is at 32.103°, -101.918°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 23:22:41 UTC	4.1mb	283 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu -21.711°, 170.731°	113.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 283 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu on September 25, 2025, with origin time 23:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 113.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -21.711°, 170.731°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 23:22:37 UTC	5.0mb	194 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.334°, 159.578°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 194 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia with origin time 23:22 UTC on September 25, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.334°, 159.578°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 23:19:06 UTC	4.4mb	Kuril Islands 46.804°, 152.250°	86.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected near Kuril Islands on September 25, 2025, with origin time 23:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 86.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 46.804°, 152.250°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 23:16:52 UTC	5.4mww	72 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu -20.173°, 169.096°	49.9 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.4 earthquake 72 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu with origin time 23:16 UTC on September 25, 2025. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.9, classified as light shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 49.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -20.173°, 169.096°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 23:14:12 UTC	4.1mb	162 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.512°, 158.987°	63.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 162 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia came in on September 25, 2025 at 23:14 UTC. At a depth of 63.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.512°, 158.987°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 23:13:33 UTC	4.6mb	147 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.607°, 158.619°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 25, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 147 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia at 23:13 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.607°, 158.619°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 23:05:59 UTC	4.8mb	171 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.567°, 159.570°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 171 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia came in on September 25, 2025 at 23:05 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.567°, 159.570°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 23:01:49 UTC	2.2ml	13 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.337°, -120.499°	-0.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 13 km S of Princeton, Canada on September 25, 2025 at 23:01 UTC. At a depth of just -0.5 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 49.337°N, -120.499°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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 22:48:09 UTC	4.6mb	19 km NNE of Cabatuan, Philippines 12.685°, 125.295°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:48 UTC on September 25, 2025, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 19 km NNE of Cabatuan, Philippines. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 12.685°, 125.295°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 22:38:38 UTC	4.6mb	208 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.210°, 159.600°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 208 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 22:38 UTC on September 25, 2025. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.210°N, 159.600°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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 22:31:13 UTC	2.1ml	164 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.572°, -178.963°	15.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 164 km WSW of Adak, Alaska came in on September 25, 2025 at 22:31 UTC. At a depth of 15.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.572°N, -178.963°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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 22:29:33 UTC	2.2ml	40 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska 62.155°, -152.096°	99.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 40 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska on September 25, 2025, with origin time 22:29 UTC. The event originated approximately 99.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 62.155°, -152.096°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 22:21:56 UTC	3.6ml	14 km S of Volcano, Hawaii 19.311°, -155.217°	7.3 km	31	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 14 km S of Volcano, Hawaii with origin time 22:21 UTC on September 25, 2025. The event generated 31 citizen felt reports to the USGS. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.3, classified as light shaking. The event originated approximately 7.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.311°, -155.217°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 21:11:06 UTC	4.7mb	27 km S of Cuichapa, Mexico 17.695°, -94.282°	182.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 27 km S of Cuichapa, Mexico on September 25, 2025 at 21:11 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. The epicenter is at 17.695°, -94.282°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 21:06:50 UTC	4.6mb	31 km SE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile -23.095°, -67.970°	155.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 31 km SE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile on September 25, 2025, with origin time 21:06 UTC. The event originated approximately 155.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -23.095°, -67.970°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 20:59:58 UTC	4.3mb	125 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia -4.324°, 136.102°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:59 UTC on September 25, 2025, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 125 km SSE of Nabire, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -4.324°, 136.102°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 20:59:03 UTC	4.6mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -32.605°, -178.359°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands came in on September 25, 2025 at 20:59 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -32.605°, -178.359°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 20:39:20 UTC	2.9ml	48 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska 63.586°, -148.002°	4.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
September 25, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 48 km ESE of Denali Park, Alaska, logged at 20:39 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at 63.586°, -148.002°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 20:29:31 UTC	3.2ml	83 km NE of Yakutat, Alaska 60.004°, -138.555°	10.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 83 km NE of Yakutat, Alaska on September 25, 2025, with origin time 20:29 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.1 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 60.004°, -138.555°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 20:23:34 UTC	2.5ml	181 km SE of Cordova, Alaska 59.592°, -143.119°	6.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
September 25, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 181 km SE of Cordova, Alaska, logged at 20:23 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 59.592°N, -143.119°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 20:23:03 UTC	2.2ml	19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas 28.739°, -98.849°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas came in on September 25, 2025 at 20:23 UTC. 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 28.739°, -98.849°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 20:20:45 UTC	3.3ml	80 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX 31.596°, -115.580°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.3 earthquake 80 km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX at 20:20 UTC on September 25, 2025. At a depth of 7.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 31.596°, -115.580°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 20:05:24 UTC	4.7mb	123 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.352°, 160.033°	41.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 25, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 123 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, logged at 20:05 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 41.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 52.352°N, 160.033°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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 19:39:33 UTC	4.3mb	96 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.826°, 155.870°	79.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 96 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia at 19:39 UTC on September 25, 2025. At a depth of 79.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 49.826°, 155.870°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 19:27:59 UTC	4.3mb	54 km W of Illapel, Chile -31.680°, -71.742°	33.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 54 km W of Illapel, Chile on September 25, 2025, with origin time 19:27 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 33.3 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 -31.680°N, -71.742°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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 19:24:17 UTC	2.0ml	15 km SSW of Olancha, CA 36.157°, -118.067°	2.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 25, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 15 km SSW of Olancha, CA, logged at 19:24 UTC. At a depth of just 2.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 36.157°, -118.067°. 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.
2025-09-25 2025-09-25 18:49:24 UTC	2.0ml	16 km NNW of Midland, Texas 32.129°, -102.158°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 16 km NNW of Midland, Texas on September 25, 2025 at 18:49 UTC. At a depth of 6.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 32.129°, -102.158°. 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.

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 25, 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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