Earthquakes on September 26, 2025: 196 Worldwide, Largest M5.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 23:14:01 UTC	4.3mb	22 km NW of Gaolou, China 34.917°, 104.519°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 26, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 22 km NW of Gaolou, China, logged at 23:14 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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: 34.917°, 104.519°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 22:44:15 UTC	4.3mb	39 km NNE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia 1.828°, 125.072°	193.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 26, 2025 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 39 km NNE of Laikit, Laikit II (Dimembe), Indonesia. The event originated approximately 193.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 1.828°, 125.072°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 22:28:47 UTC	4.9mb	15 km NNW of Hualin, China 34.943°, 104.665°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:28 UTC on September 26, 2025, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 15 km NNW of Hualin, China. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 34.943°N, 104.665°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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 22:28:24 UTC	4.7mb	22 km NW of Hualin, China 34.987°, 104.603°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 26, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 22 km NW of Hualin, China, logged at 22:28 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 34.987°, 104.603°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 22:16:30 UTC	3.7mb	2 km E of Oxílithos, Greece 38.581°, 24.140°	10.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.7 seismic event took place 2 km E of Oxílithos, Greece on September 26, 2025 at 22:16 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. The epicenter is at 38.581°, 24.140°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 21:56:37 UTC	4.1mb	38 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines 6.713°, 123.685°	605.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 26, 2025 at 21:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 38 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines. At 605.6 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at 6.713°N, 123.685°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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 21:49:58 UTC	5.2mww	18 km NW of Hualin, China 34.920°, 104.589°	10.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded 18 km NW of Hualin, China on September 26, 2025 at 21:49 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. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 20:40:20 UTC	4.3mb	171 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.492°, 160.981°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 171 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on September 26, 2025 at 20:40 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 52.492°N, 160.981°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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 20:19:45 UTC	2.2md	3 km NW of Coronaca, South Carolina 34.287°, -82.121°	5.5 km	10	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 26, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 3 km NW of Coronaca, South Carolina, logged at 20:19 UTC. 10 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. At a depth of 5.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 34.287°, -82.121°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 19:43:45 UTC	4.4mb	5 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia 6.710°, -72.964°	169.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:43 UTC on September 26, 2025, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 5 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia. It arrived roughly 19 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 169.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 6.710°, -72.964°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 19:29:23 UTC	5.0mb	102 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.142°, 160.156°	53.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 26, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 102 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 19:29 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 53.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.142°, 160.156°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 19:08:14 UTC	4.5mb	48 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.696°, 167.355°	120.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 26, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 48 km NE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu, logged at 19:08 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 120.7 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -14.696°N, 167.355°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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 18:48:58 UTC	2.1md	13 km S of Mariposa, CA 37.372°, -119.982°	21.7 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 13 km S of Mariposa, CA at 18:48 UTC on September 26, 2025. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 21.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 37.372°, -119.982°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 18:30:21 UTC	3.9mb	112 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.405°, -159.803°	25.2 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.9 event was detected 112 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on September 26, 2025, with origin time 18:30 UTC. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.0 — considered light. The event originated approximately 25.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.405°N, -159.803°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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 18:19:28 UTC	4.1mb	113 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.928°, 160.296°	43.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 113 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on September 26, 2025 at 18:19 UTC. At a depth of 43.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 52.928°, 160.296°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 18:06:03 UTC	2.5ml	9 km S of Kukuihaele, Hawaii 20.035°, -155.557°	31.2 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 26, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 9 km S of Kukuihaele, Hawaii at 18:06 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 31.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 20.035°, -155.557°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 17:55:10 UTC	2.0ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.668°, -104.327°	5.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico came in on September 26, 2025 at 17:55 UTC. At a depth of 5.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.668°, -104.327°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 17:43:01 UTC	4.1mb	90 km SSE of Ende, Indonesia -9.624°, 121.911°	74.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 90 km SSE of Ende, Indonesia with origin time 17:43 UTC on September 26, 2025. The event originated approximately 74.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -9.624°, 121.911°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 17:25:01 UTC	4.2mb	78 km E of Macas, Ecuador -2.346°, -77.406°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 78 km E of Macas, Ecuador on September 26, 2025, with origin time 17:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 6.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -2.346°, -77.406°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 16:36:32 UTC	4.2mb	178 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.067°, 161.295°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 178 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia came in on September 26, 2025 at 16:36 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 53.067°N, 161.295°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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 16:09:37 UTC	4.6mb	north of Svalbard 85.064°, 9.027°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 26, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake north of Svalbard at 16:09 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 85.064°N, 9.027°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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 15:24:27 UTC	4.3md	53 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic 17.913°, -68.474°	73.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 53 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic on September 26, 2025 at 15:24 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 73.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 17.913°N, -68.474°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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 14:55:02 UTC	4.6mb	99 km W of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia -5.595°, 104.375°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 14:55 UTC on September 26, 2025, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 99 km W of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. 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: -5.595°, 104.375°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 14:48:14 UTC	4.7mb	205 km N of Fais, Micronesia 11.616°, 140.734°	47.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 26, 2025 at 14:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 205 km N of Fais, Micronesia. The event originated approximately 47.9 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 11.616°N, 140.734°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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 14:40:17 UTC	4.4mb	89 km SSE of Kuqa, China 41.042°, 83.521°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 89 km SSE of Kuqa, China at 14:40 UTC on September 26, 2025. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 41.042°N, 83.521°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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 14:29:12 UTC	4.2mb	Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 18.583°, 145.643°	209.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on September 26, 2025 at 14:29 UTC. The event originated approximately 209.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 18.583°, 145.643°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 14:22:19 UTC	2.9ml	245 km W of Bandon, Oregon 43.462°, -127.400°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 245 km W of Bandon, Oregon came in on September 26, 2025 at 14:22 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 5.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 43.462°, -127.400°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 13:55:15 UTC	2.8ml	227 km W of Bandon, Oregon 43.383°, -127.184°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
September 26, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 227 km W of Bandon, Oregon, logged at 13:55 UTC. Coming 7 hours after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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: 43.383°, -127.184°. 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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 13:54:39 UTC	4.1mb	247 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 51.861°, 161.683°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 26, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 247 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 13:54 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. Geolocation places the event at 51.861°N, 161.683°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.
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 13:44:49 UTC	4.5mb	36 km S of Pampachiri, Peru -14.510°, -73.609°	88.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On September 26, 2025 at 13:44 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 36 km S of Pampachiri, Peru. The hypocenter lay at 88.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -14.510°, -73.609°. 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.

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 26, 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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