Earthquakes on October 18, 2025: 196 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 23:35:58 UTC	4.2mb	74 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia -0.115°, 122.905°	98.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 18, 2025 at 23:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 74 km SSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 98.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -0.115°, 122.905°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 23:16:10 UTC	4.5mb	7 km WNW of Ilabaya, Peru -17.398°, -70.579°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 18, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 7 km WNW of Ilabaya, Peru, logged at 23:16 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -17.398°, -70.579°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 22:50:58 UTC	4.4mb	184 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.201°, 159.113°	35.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 18, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 184 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia, logged at 22:50 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.2 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 51.201°N, 159.113°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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 22:04:53 UTC	2.0ml	47 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 60.032°, -153.411°	162.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 47 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska at 22:04 UTC on October 18, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. At a depth of 162.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 60.032°N, -153.411°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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 22:03:42 UTC	4.4mb	13 km NNE of Khandūd, Afghanistan 37.065°, 72.377°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 18, 2025 at 22:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 13 km NNE of Khandūd, Afghanistan. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 37.065°, 72.377°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 21:51:14 UTC	2.8ml	23 km S of Susitna North, Alaska 61.951°, -149.867°	12.0 km	1	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 18, 2025 at 21:51 UTC, a magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 23 km S of Susitna North, Alaska. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.3, classified as weak shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 12.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.951°, -149.867°. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 21:36:37 UTC	4.5mb	98 km NNE of Tobruk, Libya 32.880°, 24.440°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 18, 2025 at 21:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 98 km NNE of Tobruk, Libya. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.880°N, 24.440°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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 21:27:09 UTC	4.1mb	60 km WSW of Khārk, Iran 29.104°, 49.740°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 60 km WSW of Khārk, Iran at 21:27 UTC on October 18, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 29.104°, 49.740°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 20:52:56 UTC	4.1mb	69 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.415°, 167.753°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 69 km WNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on October 18, 2025, with origin time 20:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -17.415°, 167.753°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 20:50:53 UTC	2.0ml	15 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.285°, -155.361°	30.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 15 km NE of Pāhala, Hawaii on October 18, 2025 at 20:50 UTC. At a depth of 30.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.285°, -155.361°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 20:24:04 UTC	2.5mb_lg	17 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico 32.251°, -103.275°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 18, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 17 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico, logged at 20:24 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.0 km depth. Coordinates: 32.251°, -103.275°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 20:15:05 UTC	2.7ml	5 km W of Borrego Springs, CA 33.263°, -116.431°	5.8 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 5 km W of Borrego Springs, CA at 20:15 UTC on October 18, 2025. A small number of nearby observers (4) 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. Geolocation places the event at 33.263°N, -116.431°E. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 19:17:29 UTC	4.1mb	94 km NNE of Tayu, Indonesia -5.721°, 111.301°	511.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 94 km NNE of Tayu, Indonesia came in on October 18, 2025 at 19:17 UTC. At 511.1 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -5.721°N, 111.301°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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 19:02:14 UTC	4.4mb	southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge -39.682°, -16.424°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on October 18, 2025 at 19:02 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -39.682°, -16.424°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 18:34:59 UTC	4.6mb	37 km E of Baculin, Philippines 7.475°, 126.922°	10.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 37 km E of Baculin, Philippines came in on October 18, 2025 at 18:34 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 7.475°N, 126.922°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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 18:33:54 UTC	3.4ml	11 km E of Wright, Wyoming 43.739°, -105.349°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.4 event was detected 11 km E of Wright, Wyoming on October 18, 2025, with origin time 18:33 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. Geolocation places the event at 43.739°N, -105.349°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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 18:33:27 UTC	2.4ml	6 km WSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska 62.304°, -150.362°	7.7 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 6 km WSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska on October 18, 2025 at 18:33 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 7.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 62.304°N, -150.362°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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 18:23:51 UTC	4.2mb	159 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.302°, 158.769°	51.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 159 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia on October 18, 2025 at 18:23 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 51.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 51.302°N, 158.769°E. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 18:20:38 UTC	2.1ml	95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.535°, -159.968°	26.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 95 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska at 18:20 UTC on October 18, 2025. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 4.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 26.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 54.535°, -159.968°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 18:20:09 UTC	2.2ml	57 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska 63.056°, -149.816°	86.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
October 18, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 57 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska, logged at 18:20 UTC. At a depth of 86.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 63.056°, -149.816°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 18:06:39 UTC	4.4mb	189 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.581°, 160.104°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 189 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia with origin time 18:06 UTC on October 18, 2025. 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. Geolocation places the event at 51.581°N, 160.104°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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 18:05:17 UTC	2.1ml	88 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.594°, -160.026°	17.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 88 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on October 18, 2025, with origin time 18:05 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 17.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 54.594°N, -160.026°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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 17:57:14 UTC	5.1mww	207 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.378°, 161.686°	24.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 207 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on October 18, 2025 at 17:57 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 24.6 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 53.378°N, 161.686°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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 17:51:54 UTC	2.1ml	96 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.473°, -160.475°	25.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 96 km S of Sand Point, Alaska came in on October 18, 2025 at 17:51 UTC. At a depth of 25.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.473°, -160.475°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 17:50:10 UTC	2.0md	11 km ESE of Maricao, Puerto Rico 18.160°, -66.874°	18.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 18, 2025 at 17:50 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 11 km ESE of Maricao, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay at 18.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 18.160°, -66.874°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 17:19:22 UTC	4.6mb	158 km SE of Koshima, Japan 29.326°, 131.804°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 158 km SE of Koshima, Japan on October 18, 2025 at 17:19 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: 29.326°, 131.804°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 17:13:34 UTC	4.1mb	35 km ENE of Calingasta, Argentina -31.244°, -69.068°	115.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 35 km ENE of Calingasta, Argentina on October 18, 2025 at 17:13 UTC. The event originated approximately 115.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -31.244°, -69.068°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 16:55:09 UTC	2.0ml	49 km WSW of Denali Park, Alaska 63.644°, -149.886°	133.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 49 km WSW of Denali Park, Alaska on October 18, 2025, with origin time 16:55 UTC. The event originated approximately 133.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 63.644°, -149.886°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 16:43:46 UTC	2.4ml	50 km N of Valdez, Alaska 61.588°, -146.307°	30.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 50 km N of Valdez, Alaska with origin time 16:43 UTC on October 18, 2025. The event originated approximately 30.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.588°, -146.307°. 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.
2025-10-18 2025-10-18 16:40:36 UTC	4.0mb	91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.557°, -160.024°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 91 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 16:40 UTC on October 18, 2025. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.557°, -160.024°. 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.

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 18, 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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