Earthquakes on October 6, 2025: 244 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 23:58:12 UTC	4.7mb	195 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia 3.373°, 127.375°	35.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 195 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia on October 6, 2025 at 23:58 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.6 km depth. Coordinates: 3.373°, 127.375°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 23:36:46 UTC	2.6ml	13 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.274°, -155.374°	31.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 13 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii on October 6, 2025 at 23:36 UTC. At a depth of 31.6 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 19.274°N, -155.374°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 23:18:35 UTC	2.0ml	5 km SE of Christine, Texas 28.758°, -98.459°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 5 km SE of Christine, Texas with origin time 23:18 UTC on October 6, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 8.3 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 28.758°N, -98.459°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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 23:10:19 UTC	2.6md	17 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.825°, -66.849°	11.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 6, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 17 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico, logged at 23:10 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.9 km depth. Coordinates: 17.825°, -66.849°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 23:07:35 UTC	3.4md	87 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.113°, -64.703°	20.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 6, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 87 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 23:07 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. At a depth of 20.1 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 19.113°N, -64.703°E. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 23:05:07 UTC	3.2md	10 km ENE of La Romana, Dominican Republic 18.462°, -68.879°	116.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 10 km ENE of La Romana, Dominican Republic on October 6, 2025, with origin time 23:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 116.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 18.462°, -68.879°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 22:40:04 UTC	2.6ml	6 km W of Castaic, CA 34.488°, -118.690°	17.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 6 km W of Castaic, CA on October 6, 2025 at 22:40 UTC. The event originated approximately 17.3 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 34.488°N, -118.690°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 22:34:44 UTC	2.2md	4 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.936°, -66.895°	4.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 4 km SSE of Guánica, Puerto Rico on October 6, 2025, with origin time 22:34 UTC. At a depth of just 4.6 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 17.936°N, -66.895°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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 22:19:28 UTC	4.5mb	Off the coast of Aisen, Chile -45.609°, -77.454°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected near Off the coast of Aisen, Chile on October 6, 2025, with origin time 22:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -45.609°N, -77.454°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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 22:05:32 UTC	2.2md	9 km E of Kettleman City, CA 36.024°, -119.860°	11.9 km	2	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 9 km E of Kettleman City, CA at 22:05 UTC on October 6, 2025. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 36.024°, -119.860°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 22:00:30 UTC	2.0ml	12 km W of Susitna North, Alaska 62.160°, -150.100°	38.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On October 6, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 12 km W of Susitna North, Alaska at 22:00 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 38.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 62.160°, -150.100°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 21:36:43 UTC	4.3mb	233 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.997°, -178.482°	587.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 233 km E of Levuka, Fiji on October 6, 2025 at 21:36 UTC. At 587.9 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -17.997°N, -178.482°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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 21:06:13 UTC	3.4md	112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.361°, -64.933°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 112 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands with origin time 21:06 UTC on October 6, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 8.3 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 19.361°N, -64.933°E. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 21:02:17 UTC	4.2mb	171 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.106°, 160.609°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 171 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on October 6, 2025, with origin time 21:02 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. The epicenter is at 52.106°, 160.609°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 20:56:15 UTC	2.6ml	54 km W of Karluk, Alaska 57.626°, -155.365°	3.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On October 6, 2025 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 54 km W of Karluk, Alaska. At a depth of just 3.0 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 57.626°, -155.365°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 20:38:29 UTC	2.0ml	7 km ESE of Leilani Estates, Hawaii 19.435°, -154.860°	4.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 6, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 7 km ESE of Leilani Estates, Hawaii, logged at 20:38 UTC. At a depth of just 4.5 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 19.435°N, -154.860°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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 20:28:34 UTC	4.0mb	171 km ESE of Novaya Chara, Russia 56.497°, 121.031°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 171 km ESE of Novaya Chara, Russia on October 6, 2025 at 20:28 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 56.497°, 121.031°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 20:23:38 UTC	2.5ml	4 km SE of Christine, Texas 28.760°, -98.462°	8.6 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:23 UTC on October 6, 2025, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 4 km SE of Christine, Texas. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 19 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 8.6 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 28.760°N, -98.462°E. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 20:17:29 UTC	2.5md	11 km ENE of Kettleman City, CA 36.039°, -119.849°	16.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On October 6, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 11 km ENE of Kettleman City, CA at 20:17 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 16.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 36.039°, -119.849°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 20:09:21 UTC	4.3mb	206 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.100°, 159.387°	25.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 6, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 206 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia, logged at 20:09 UTC. At a depth of 25.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.100°, 159.387°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 20:02:43 UTC	4.1mb	Bonin Islands, Japan region 27.242°, 140.172°	451.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 6, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the Bonin Islands, Japan region, logged at 20:02 UTC. At 451.3 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at 27.242°, 140.172°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 19:59:41 UTC	4.9mb	180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.490°, 159.616°	28.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 6, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 19:59 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 28.2 km depth. The epicenter is at 51.490°, 159.616°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 19:48:24 UTC	3.3md	105 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.294°, -64.950°	33.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.3 earthquake 105 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 19:48 UTC on October 6, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 33.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 19.294°N, -64.950°E. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 19:46:15 UTC	3.4md	114 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.377°, -64.950°	25.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 6, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 114 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands at 19:46 UTC. At a depth of 25.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.377°, -64.950°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 19:37:55 UTC	3.3md	116 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.392°, -64.928°	25.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:37 UTC on October 6, 2025, a magnitude 3.3 tremor occurred 116 km N of Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands. The event originated approximately 25.2 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 19.392°, -64.928°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 19:11:23 UTC	4.3mb	109 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.339°, 159.718°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 6, 2025 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 109 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The event originated approximately 35.0 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 52.339°, 159.718°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 18:28:58 UTC	2.4ml	4 km SE of Christine, Texas 28.765°, -98.458°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 4 km SE of Christine, Texas on October 6, 2025, with origin time 18:28 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 29 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The event originated approximately 8.3 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 28.765°, -98.458°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 18:25:05 UTC	4.7mb	245 km ESE of Onagawa Chō, Japan 37.855°, 144.151°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 245 km ESE of Onagawa Chō, Japan with origin time 18:25 UTC on October 6, 2025. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 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 37.855°, 144.151°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 18:11:05 UTC	4.4mb	246 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.535°, -178.424°	530.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 246 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji on October 6, 2025 at 18:11 UTC. At 530.5 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -17.535°, -178.424°. 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.
2025-10-06 2025-10-06 18:06:11 UTC	4.4mb	southern East Pacific Rise -55.695°, -123.296°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near southern East Pacific Rise with origin time 18:06 UTC on October 6, 2025. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -55.695°N, -123.296°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.

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 6, 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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