Earthquakes on October 5, 2025: 234 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 23:18:08 UTC	4.5mb	70 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 50.240°, 156.856°	57.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:18 UTC on October 5, 2025, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 70 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. The hypocenter lay at 57.7 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 50.240°, 156.856°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 23:00:04 UTC	4.1mb	193 km NE of Fais, Micronesia 11.125°, 141.635°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 193 km NE of Fais, Micronesia at 23:00 UTC on October 5, 2025. 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 11.125°N, 141.635°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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 22:59:25 UTC	4.4mb	10 km W of Tagbubungang Diot, Philippines 11.139°, 124.307°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 5, 2025 at 22:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 10 km W of Tagbubungang Diot, Philippines. 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 11.139°, 124.307°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 22:57:45 UTC	2.1md	12 km SSW of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas 35.448°, -91.670°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 12 km SSW of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas at 22:57 UTC on October 5, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.0 km depth. Coordinates: 35.448°, -91.670°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 22:45:08 UTC	4.2mb	38 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan 36.535°, 70.979°	172.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 38 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan came in on October 5, 2025 at 22:45 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 172.1 km depth. Coordinates: 36.535°, 70.979°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 22:42:57 UTC	4.2mb	36 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Chile -33.355°, -70.205°	8.8 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 36 km ENE of Villa Presidente Frei, Chile on October 5, 2025 at 22:42 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 8.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -33.355°, -70.205°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 22:42:28 UTC	4.5mb	North Pacific Ocean 43.405°, 155.140°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake near North Pacific Ocean at 22:42 UTC on October 5, 2025. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 43.405°N, 155.140°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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 22:18:29 UTC	4.6mb	51 km N of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga -20.671°, -175.180°	97.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 51 km N of Nuku‘alofa, Tonga on October 5, 2025 at 22:18 UTC. The event originated approximately 97.8 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 -20.671°, -175.180°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 21:59:52 UTC	4.3mb	134 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.644°, 160.496°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 134 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia with origin time 21:59 UTC on October 5, 2025. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 52.644°, 160.496°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 21:50:10 UTC	4.8mb	115 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia 2.199°, 127.078°	57.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 5, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 115 km WNW of Tobelo, Indonesia at 21:50 UTC. At a depth of 57.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 2.199°N, 127.078°E. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 21:09:30 UTC	2.4ml	55 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska 62.938°, -148.501°	64.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On October 5, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 55 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska at 21:09 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 64.6 km depth. Coordinates: 62.938°, -148.501°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 20:46:22 UTC	2.0ml	62 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 31.621°, -104.515°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 62 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico on October 5, 2025 at 20:46 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 6.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 31.621°, -104.515°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 20:28:59 UTC	4.9mww	46 km NNE of Kanysh-Kyya, Kyrgyzstan 42.158°, 71.288°	10.0 km	29	VI	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 5, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 46 km NNE of Kanysh-Kyya, Kyrgyzstan, logged at 20:28 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 6.4 (very strong). The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. 29 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 42.158°, 71.288°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 20:15:10 UTC	4.4mb	92 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea -3.626°, 151.558°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 92 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea on October 5, 2025 at 20:15 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 -3.626°N, 151.558°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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 19:58:26 UTC	2.8mb_lg	8 km NNW of Stockton, Kansas 39.504°, -99.310°	7.0 km	5	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 5, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 8 km NNW of Stockton, Kansas at 19:58 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 7.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.504°N, -99.310°E. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 19:48:20 UTC	4.4mb	South Sandwich Islands region -56.238°, -27.361°	105.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region with origin time 19:48 UTC on October 5, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 105.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: -56.238°, -27.361°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 19:39:23 UTC	4.6mb	south of the Fiji Islands -23.430°, 179.036°	560.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 5, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake south of the Fiji Islands, logged at 19:39 UTC. At 560.0 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -23.430°N, 179.036°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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 19:23:17 UTC	5.1mb	95 km WNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea -3.913°, 151.352°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 95 km WNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea on October 5, 2025 at 19:23 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -3.913°N, 151.352°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 19:15:20 UTC	4.3mb	southeast of the Loyalty Islands -22.480°, 173.548°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 5, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake southeast of the Loyalty Islands at 19:15 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -22.480°N, 173.548°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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 19:05:41 UTC	2.3ml	7 km N of Big Bear City, CA 34.322°, -116.859°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 7 km N of Big Bear City, CA on October 5, 2025, with origin time 19:05 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 3.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 6.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 34.322°, -116.859°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 19:04:14 UTC	2.4ml	34 km NW of Elfin Cove, Alaska 58.378°, -136.819°	0.0 km	1	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 19:04 UTC on October 5, 2025, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 34 km NW of Elfin Cove, Alaska. 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. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 58.378°, -136.819°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 18:36:25 UTC	2.5ml	23 km WNW of Whites City, New Mexico 32.236°, -104.618°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 5, 2025 at 18:36 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 23 km WNW of Whites City, New Mexico. The hypocenter lay at 5.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 32.236°, -104.618°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 18:31:27 UTC	4.1mb	189 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.687°, 161.370°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 189 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on October 5, 2025, with origin time 18:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 52.687°, 161.370°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 18:28:45 UTC	4.7mww	48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam 14.904°, 108.150°	10.0 km	12	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected 48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam on October 5, 2025, with origin time 18:28 UTC. Nearby residents submitted 12 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. 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 14.904°N, 108.150°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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 18:04:07 UTC	2.6md	52 km W of Ferndale, CA 40.505°, -124.872°	14.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 52 km W of Ferndale, CA at 18:04 UTC on October 5, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 40.505°, -124.872°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 17:35:58 UTC	2.7ml	57 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.374°, -176.872°	33.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:35 UTC on October 5, 2025, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 57 km SSW of Adak, Alaska. The event originated approximately 33.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.374°, -176.872°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 17:33:32 UTC	2.9md	2 km S of Cayey, Puerto Rico 18.088°, -66.162°	17.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 2 km S of Cayey, Puerto Rico with origin time 17:33 UTC on October 5, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 17.0 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 18.088°, -66.162°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 17:23:38 UTC	4.9mb	101 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines 4.605°, 125.008°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 5, 2025 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 101 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines. 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 4.605°N, 125.008°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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 17:10:23 UTC	4.8mww	188 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.416°, 159.644°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:10 UTC on October 5, 2025, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 188 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.416°, 159.644°. 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.
2025-10-05 2025-10-05 16:29:23 UTC	4.4mb	217 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.246°, 160.020°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 5, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 217 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 16:29 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.246°, 160.020°. 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.

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 5, 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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