Earthquakes on October 14, 2025: 218 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 23:57:14 UTC	2.3ml	19 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas 30.933°, -103.550°	4.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 19 km ESE of Balmorhea, Texas with origin time 23:57 UTC on October 14, 2025. 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 30.933°N, -103.550°E. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 23:32:46 UTC	4.4mb	3 km SE of Santa Monica, Philippines 9.998°, 126.061°	64.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 14, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 3 km SE of Santa Monica, Philippines, logged at 23:32 UTC. At a depth of 64.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 9.998°, 126.061°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 23:29:10 UTC	4.5mb	Izu Islands, Japan region 30.397°, 138.238°	442.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region with origin time 23:29 UTC on October 14, 2025. At 442.1 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at 30.397°N, 138.238°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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 23:10:50 UTC	4.5mb	Indian Ocean Triple Junction -26.514°, 67.749°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 14, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Indian Ocean Triple Junction at 23:10 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -26.514°, 67.749°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 22:48:19 UTC	4.5mb	23 km W of La Paz, Philippines 10.388°, 122.306°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:48 UTC on October 14, 2025, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 23 km W of La Paz, Philippines. A small number of nearby observers (1) 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 10.388°, 122.306°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 22:10:44 UTC	4.5mb	34 km ESE of Same, Timor Leste -9.143°, 125.926°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 34 km ESE of Same, Timor Leste at 22:10 UTC on October 14, 2025. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -9.143°N, 125.926°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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 22:04:58 UTC	2.4md	1 km NNE of Lluveras, Puerto Rico 18.052°, -66.899°	17.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 1 km NNE of Lluveras, Puerto Rico on October 14, 2025 at 22:04 UTC. The event originated approximately 17.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 18.052°, -66.899°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 21:58:02 UTC	4.6mb	70 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea -6.217°, 146.611°	64.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 14, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 70 km NW of Lae, Papua New Guinea at 21:58 UTC. At a depth of 64.0 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 -6.217°N, 146.611°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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 21:43:38 UTC	2.2ml	19 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.073°, -155.357°	32.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 19 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii came in on October 14, 2025 at 21:43 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 32.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.073°, -155.357°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 21:36:33 UTC	2.2ml	47 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 59.985°, -152.575°	96.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 47 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska on October 14, 2025, with origin time 21:36 UTC. The event originated approximately 96.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 59.985°, -152.575°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 20:58:26 UTC	2.5ml	4 km NW of Cedar City, Utah 37.712°, -113.091°	10.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 4 km NW of Cedar City, Utah on October 14, 2025, with origin time 20:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.3 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 37.712°N, -113.091°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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 20:58:20 UTC	2.5ml	61 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska 56.508°, -154.798°	12.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 61 km SW of Akhiok, Alaska came in on October 14, 2025 at 20:58 UTC. At a depth of 12.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 56.508°, -154.798°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 20:48:18 UTC	4.9mb	162 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands -12.005°, 166.535°	143.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 14, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 162 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands at 20:48 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 143.2 km depth. The epicenter is at -12.005°, 166.535°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 20:38:43 UTC	4.7mb	13 km WSW of Lae, Papua New Guinea -6.752°, 146.879°	97.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 13 km WSW of Lae, Papua New Guinea on October 14, 2025 at 20:38 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 97.8 km depth. Coordinates: -6.752°, 146.879°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 20:30:41 UTC	4.3mb	74 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam 14.016°, 145.369°	109.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 14, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 74 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam at 20:30 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 109.3 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 14.016°N, 145.369°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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 20:22:40 UTC	4.3mb	61 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia 13.867°, 39.905°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:22 UTC on October 14, 2025, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 61 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia. 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: 13.867°, 39.905°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 20:20:40 UTC	2.3ml	19 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.069°, -155.359°	31.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:20 UTC on October 14, 2025, a magnitude 2.3 tremor occurred 19 km SE of Pāhala, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay at 31.9 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 19.069°, -155.359°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 20:18:09 UTC	2.9ml	58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.650°, -104.398°	4.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on October 14, 2025 at 20:18 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 4.3 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: 31.650°, -104.398°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 20:10:53 UTC	2.8ml	58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.652°, -104.400°	5.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 14, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 20:10 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 5.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.652°, -104.400°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 19:42:20 UTC	4.4mb	181 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 51.851°, 160.415°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 14, 2025 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 181 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. 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 51.851°, 160.415°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 19:32:41 UTC	5.3mww	203 km ENE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -3.712°, 153.992°	451.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded 203 km ENE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on October 14, 2025 at 19:32 UTC. At 451.7 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. Geolocation places the event at -3.712°N, 153.992°E. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 19:26:13 UTC	4.8mww	78 km E of Baculin, Philippines 7.551°, 127.288°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.8 event was detected 78 km E of Baculin, Philippines on October 14, 2025, with origin time 19:26 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 7.551°, 127.288°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 19:23:30 UTC	4.6mb	62 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal 29.639°, 81.421°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:23 UTC on October 14, 2025, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 62 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal. 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: 29.639°, 81.421°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 19:19:12 UTC	3.9ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.653°, -104.400°	5.8 km	2	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 14, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 19:19 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. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.6 (moderate). A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.653°, -104.400°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 19:09:56 UTC	2.8ml	58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.651°, -104.394°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 14, 2025 at 19:09 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. At a depth of just 5.0 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. Geolocation places the event at 31.651°N, -104.394°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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 18:50:16 UTC	4.4mb	61 km E of Santiago, Philippines 7.199°, 127.126°	17.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 61 km E of Santiago, Philippines on October 14, 2025 at 18:50 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.8 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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 7.199°N, 127.126°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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 18:41:59 UTC	3.2ml	177 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska 56.602°, -150.020°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.2 earthquake 177 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska at 18:41 UTC on October 14, 2025. 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: 56.602°, -150.020°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 18:18:52 UTC	4.1mb	103 km E of Santiago, Philippines 7.130°, 127.500°	56.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 103 km E of Santiago, Philippines came in on October 14, 2025 at 18:18 UTC. At a depth of 56.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 7.130°, 127.500°. 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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 18:17:16 UTC	4.8mb	54 km ESE of Baculin, Philippines 7.354°, 127.064°	48.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 54 km ESE of Baculin, Philippines came in on October 14, 2025 at 18:17 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.5 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 48.3 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 7.354°N, 127.064°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.
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 17:56:54 UTC	2.0ml	58 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.012°, -152.764°	112.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On October 14, 2025 at 17:56 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 58 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 112.5 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 60.012°N, -152.764°E. 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.

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 14, 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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