Earthquakes on October 9, 2025: 198 Worldwide, Largest M6.1

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 22:58:41 UTC	2.8ml	12 km W of Stanton, Texas 32.119°, -101.925°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 9, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 12 km W of Stanton, Texas, logged at 22:58 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 3.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.119°, -101.925°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 22:52:58 UTC	4.0mb	south of the Kermadec Islands -34.142°, -179.467°	45.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake south of the Kermadec Islands at 22:52 UTC on October 9, 2025. At a depth of 45.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -34.142°N, -179.467°E. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 22:47:08 UTC	3.9mb	Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands 18.928°, 145.510°	196.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.9 seismic event took place in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands on October 9, 2025 at 22:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 196.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 18.928°N, 145.510°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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 22:06:45 UTC	3.8mb	8 km WNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -6.522°, 147.781°	67.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 9, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 8 km WNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea, logged at 22:06 UTC. At a depth of 67.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -6.522°, 147.781°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 21:16:44 UTC	2.4ml	12 km W of Stanton, Texas 32.123°, -101.918°	9.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 12 km W of Stanton, Texas at 21:16 UTC on October 9, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 32.123°N, -101.918°E. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 21:01:47 UTC	4.6mb	Pacific-Antarctic Ridge -62.947°, -157.857°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Pacific-Antarctic Ridge came in on October 9, 2025 at 21:01 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -62.947°N, -157.857°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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 21:01:23 UTC	2.6ml	42 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX 32.167°, -116.353°	8.9 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 42 km NE of Ensenada, B.C., MX came in on October 9, 2025 at 21:01 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 32.167°, -116.353°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 20:35:48 UTC	2.1ml	10 km ENE of Moose Creek, Alaska 64.761°, -146.958°	2.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 10 km ENE of Moose Creek, Alaska on October 9, 2025 at 20:35 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 2.5 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 64.761°, -146.958°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 20:10:42 UTC	4.6mb	72 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea -3.729°, 142.077°	26.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 72 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea on October 9, 2025 at 20:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 26.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -3.729°, 142.077°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 20:08:45 UTC	4.8mb	45 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu -15.311°, 167.524°	144.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake 45 km ENE of Luganville, Vanuatu at 20:08 UTC on October 9, 2025. At a depth of 144.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -15.311°, 167.524°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 20:07:35 UTC	2.4ml	25 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska 62.568°, -151.233°	81.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 25 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska on October 9, 2025, with origin time 20:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 81.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 62.568°, -151.233°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 20:04:45 UTC	2.8ml	56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.195°, -116.719°	8.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 9, 2025 at 20:04 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 56 km NE of Valmy, Nevada. The hypocenter lay at 8.2 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 41.195°N, -116.719°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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 19:55:00 UTC	2.9ml	10 km ENE of Moose Creek, Alaska 64.756°, -146.945°	9.1 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 10 km ENE of Moose Creek, Alaska on October 9, 2025, with origin time 19:55 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 9.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 64.756°, -146.945°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 19:46:05 UTC	3.1ml	15 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.649°, -105.369°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 9, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 15 km SE of Wright, Wyoming at 19:46 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 43.649°, -105.369°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 18:41:31 UTC	2.6ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.654°, -104.398°	6.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 9, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 18:41 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 31.654°N, -104.398°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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 18:39:14 UTC	2.0ml	13 km W of Stanton, Texas 32.107°, -101.927°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:39 UTC on October 9, 2025, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 13 km W of Stanton, Texas. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 7.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 32.107°, -101.927°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 18:20:09 UTC	2.5ml	22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada 39.161°, -119.032°	11.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 9, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 22 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada, logged at 18:20 UTC. At a depth of 11.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.161°N, -119.032°E. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 18:17:03 UTC	2.2ml	26 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 59.953°, -152.213°	73.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 18:17 UTC on October 9, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 26 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 73.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 59.953°N, -152.213°E. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 17:42:44 UTC	3.1ml	12 km W of Stanton, Texas 32.119°, -101.925°	8.3 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:42 UTC on October 9, 2025, a magnitude 3.1 tremor occurred 12 km W of Stanton, Texas. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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 32.119°N, -101.925°E. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 17:22:50 UTC	2.0md	3 km N of Harrison, Idaho 47.488°, -116.784°	-0.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 3 km N of Harrison, Idaho with origin time 17:22 UTC on October 9, 2025. At a depth of just -0.8 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 47.488°, -116.784°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 16:46:18 UTC	2.2ml	21 km NE of Keeler, California 36.602°, -117.681°	14.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 21 km NE of Keeler, California at 16:46 UTC on October 9, 2025. At a depth of 14.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 36.602°, -117.681°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 15:51:38 UTC	2.1ml	7 km SW of Willow, Alaska 61.692°, -150.130°	16.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
October 9, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 7 km SW of Willow, Alaska, logged at 15:51 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 16.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 61.692°, -150.130°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 15:24:00 UTC	4.6mb	173 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.444°, 159.150°	25.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 9, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 173 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, logged at 15:24 UTC. At a depth of 25.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 51.444°, 159.150°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 15:17:02 UTC	2.5ml	35 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.127°, -103.715°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 9, 2025 at 15:17 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 35 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 32.127°, -103.715°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 15:11:00 UTC	4.3mb	southwest of Africa -52.149°, 14.778°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 9, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake southwest of Africa at 15:11 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -52.149°, 14.778°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 15:03:00 UTC	5.4mb	southwest of Africa -52.253°, 14.380°	10.0 km	-	-	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.4 earthquake southwest of Africa with origin time 15:03 UTC on October 9, 2025. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. 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: -52.253°, 14.380°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 15:00:34 UTC	2.1ml	4 km S of Redlands, CA 34.016°, -117.188°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 9, 2025 at 15:00 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 4 km S of Redlands, CA. The event originated approximately 7.0 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 34.016°N, -117.188°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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 14:52:15 UTC	4.5mb	Fiji region -20.746°, -178.701°	600.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Fiji region with origin time 14:52 UTC on October 9, 2025. At 600.1 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -20.746°, -178.701°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 14:45:07 UTC	5.1mb	southwest of Africa -52.099°, 14.485°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 9, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake southwest of Africa at 14:45 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -52.099°, 14.485°. 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.
2025-10-09 2025-10-09 14:07:33 UTC	4.2mb	226 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.505°, 160.777°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 14:07 UTC on October 9, 2025, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 226 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. 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 51.505°, 160.777°. 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.

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 9, 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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