Earthquakes on October 2, 2025: 218 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 23:32:36 UTC	3.1ml	18 km NNE of Maeser, Utah 40.628°, -109.507°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 18 km NNE of Maeser, Utah with origin time 23:32 UTC on October 2, 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. Geolocation places the event at 40.628°N, -109.507°E. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 23:15:47 UTC	2.5md	2 km E of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.980°, -66.868°	13.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 2, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 2 km E of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico at 23:15 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 17.980°, -66.868°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 23:15:04 UTC	2.2ml	43 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.926°, -152.548°	81.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 23:15 UTC on October 2, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 43 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska. The event originated approximately 81.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 59.926°, -152.548°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 23:02:38 UTC	4.4mb	102 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia -2.942°, 136.326°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:02 UTC on October 2, 2025, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 102 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.3 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 -2.942°, 136.326°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 22:50:32 UTC	2.7ml	59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.200°, -116.676°	11.1 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 2, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 59 km NE of Valmy, Nevada, logged at 22:50 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 41.200°, -116.676°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 22:47:18 UTC	2.4ml	21 km SSW of Pa‘auilo, Hawaii 19.868°, -155.471°	13.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 21 km SSW of Pa‘auilo, Hawaii at 22:47 UTC on October 2, 2025. At a depth of 13.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 19.868°, -155.471°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 22:45:05 UTC	5.3mww	95 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia -3.106°, 136.321°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 95 km ENE of Nabire, Indonesia with origin time 22:45 UTC on October 2, 2025. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -3.106°, 136.321°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 22:31:54 UTC	4.3mb	Galapagos Triple Junction region 1.734°, -102.315°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Galapagos Triple Junction region with origin time 22:31 UTC on October 2, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 1.734°, -102.315°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 22:17:33 UTC	2.4ml	51 km ENE of Yakutat, Alaska 59.691°, -138.853°	0.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 51 km ENE of Yakutat, Alaska on October 2, 2025, with origin time 22:17 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 epicenter is at 59.691°, -138.853°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 21:39:55 UTC	5.3mww	16 km WSW of Palompon, Philippines 11.002°, 124.238°	10.0 km	7	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 2, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 16 km WSW of Palompon, Philippines at 21:39 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (7) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 11.002°, 124.238°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 21:39:42 UTC	4.5mb	135 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -5.481°, 151.806°	47.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 2, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 135 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, logged at 21:39 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 47.4 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -5.481°N, 151.806°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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 21:39:15 UTC	3.7mb	9 km SSW of Turbe, Bosnia and Herzegovina 44.161°, 17.525°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.7 event was detected 9 km SSW of Turbe, Bosnia and Herzegovina on October 2, 2025, with origin time 21:39 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 44.161°N, 17.525°E. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 21:37:57 UTC	5.7mww	15 km WSW of El Hoyo, Argentina -27.064°, -63.388°	559.2 km	-	II	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 2, 2025 at 21:37 UTC, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 15 km WSW of El Hoyo, Argentina. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on October 2, 2025. At 559.2 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.0 (weak). The epicenter is at -27.064°, -63.388°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 20:56:33 UTC	4.4mb	Galapagos Triple Junction region 2.816°, -101.494°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Galapagos Triple Junction region at 20:56 UTC on October 2, 2025. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 2.816°N, -101.494°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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 20:51:20 UTC	4.4mb	Galapagos Triple Junction region 2.849°, -101.472°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected in the Galapagos Triple Junction region on October 2, 2025, with origin time 20:51 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 2.849°, -101.472°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 20:35:04 UTC	5.0mww	78 km NE of Ardestān, Iran 33.872°, 52.971°	10.0 km	37	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:35 UTC on October 2, 2025, a magnitude 5.0 tremor occurred 78 km NE of Ardestān, Iran. Nearby residents submitted 37 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 33.872°N, 52.971°E. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 19:52:48 UTC	2.3md	12 km ENE of Pangburn, Arkansas 35.453°, -91.703°	4.1 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 12 km ENE of Pangburn, Arkansas on October 2, 2025 at 19:52 UTC. At a depth of just 4.1 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 (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Coordinates: 35.453°, -91.703°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 19:40:37 UTC	2.1md	7 km E of Vallejo, CA 38.124°, -122.159°	2.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On October 2, 2025 at 19:40 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 7 km E of Vallejo, CA. At a depth of just 2.9 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: 38.124°, -122.159°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 19:11:18 UTC	3.2ml	16 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.666°, -105.324°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 2, 2025 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 16 km SE of Wright, Wyoming. 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: 43.666°, -105.324°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 18:46:25 UTC	4.3mb	85 km W of Ollagüe, Chile -21.298°, -69.069°	105.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 2, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 85 km W of Ollagüe, Chile at 18:46 UTC. At a depth of 105.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -21.298°, -69.069°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 18:23:57 UTC	4.9mb	168 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.848°, 161.114°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 168 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia came in on October 2, 2025 at 18:23 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 52.848°N, 161.114°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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 18:23:03 UTC	2.5ml	1 km ESE of Soldotna, Alaska 60.481°, -151.035°	35.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 1 km ESE of Soldotna, Alaska with origin time 18:23 UTC on October 2, 2025. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 60.481°, -151.035°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 18:22:53 UTC	4.4mb	south of the Fiji Islands -24.127°, -179.912°	527.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands came in on October 2, 2025 at 18:22 UTC. At 527.8 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -24.127°, -179.912°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 18:15:45 UTC	4.1mb	34 km WNW of Acacia Bay, New Zealand -38.567°, 175.674°	151.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 34 km WNW of Acacia Bay, New Zealand at 18:15 UTC on October 2, 2025. At a depth of 151.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -38.567°, 175.674°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 18:11:54 UTC	4.7mb	181 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.599°, 159.938°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 seismic event took place 181 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on October 2, 2025 at 18:11 UTC. 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: 51.599°, 159.938°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 18:08:45 UTC	2.0ml	52 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico 31.716°, -104.255°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 52 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico at 18:08 UTC on October 2, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.1 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. At a depth of 6.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 31.716°N, -104.255°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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 17:51:30 UTC	2.4ml	38 km W of Four Mile Road, Alaska 64.557°, -149.925°	17.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 38 km W of Four Mile Road, Alaska came in on October 2, 2025 at 17:51 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 64.557°N, -149.925°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 17:36:31 UTC	4.7mb	southeast of the Loyalty Islands -22.836°, 171.158°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 2, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.7 earthquake southeast of the Loyalty Islands, logged at 17:36 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -22.836°, 171.158°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 17:35:56 UTC	2.1ml	57 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.609°, -104.297°	6.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 2, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 57 km NW of Toyah, Texas at 17:35 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.609°, -104.297°. 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.
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 17:19:18 UTC	2.1md	3 km SE of Pacifica, CA 37.592°, -122.463°	9.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 3 km SE of Pacifica, CA with origin time 17:19 UTC on October 2, 2025. The event originated approximately 9.2 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 37.592°N, -122.463°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.

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 October 2, 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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