Earthquakes on October 19, 2025: 214 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 23:42:45 UTC	4.5mb	180 km WSW of Merizo Village, Guam 12.659°, 143.129°	125.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 180 km WSW of Merizo Village, Guam on October 19, 2025, with origin time 23:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 125.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 12.659°N, 143.129°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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 23:35:55 UTC	5.0mb	62 km NE of Masohi, Indonesia -2.949°, 129.413°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 62 km NE of Masohi, Indonesia with origin time 23:35 UTC on October 19, 2025. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -2.949°, 129.413°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 23:04:21 UTC	4.3mb	210 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.661°, 161.676°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 19, 2025 at 23:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 210 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 52.661°, 161.676°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 22:59:31 UTC	4.3mb	16 km SE of Ballsh, Albania 40.505°, 19.888°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 16 km SE of Ballsh, Albania on October 19, 2025 at 22:59 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 40.505°N, 19.888°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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 22:59:18 UTC	3.7mb	28 km ENE of Tirlyanskiy, Russia 54.352°, 58.950°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.7 seismic event took place 28 km ENE of Tirlyanskiy, Russia on October 19, 2025 at 22:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 54.352°, 58.950°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 22:50:45 UTC	4.2mb	42 km SW of Farkhār, Afghanistan 36.300°, 69.533°	129.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 42 km SW of Farkhār, Afghanistan on October 19, 2025 at 22:50 UTC. At a depth of 129.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 36.300°, 69.533°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 22:48:14 UTC	2.0ml	36 km SSE of Whittier, Alaska 60.488°, -148.351°	0.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 36 km SSE of Whittier, Alaska with origin time 22:48 UTC on October 19, 2025. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.488°N, -148.351°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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 22:44:46 UTC	4.9mb	Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia -7.488°, 130.600°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar, Indonesia came in on October 19, 2025 at 22:44 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -7.488°N, 130.600°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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 22:30:59 UTC	4.7mb	178 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -5.744°, 153.061°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 19, 2025 at 22:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 178 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -5.744°N, 153.061°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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 22:16:03 UTC	2.0ml	8 km WNW of Fillmore, CA 34.415°, -118.999°	10.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 8 km WNW of Fillmore, CA on October 19, 2025 at 22:16 UTC. At a depth of 10.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 34.415°, -118.999°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 22:03:49 UTC	2.5ml	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas 32.341°, -101.077°	8.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas on October 19, 2025 at 22:03 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. At a depth of 8.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.341°N, -101.077°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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 21:57:47 UTC	4.4mb	40 km E of Khandūd, Afghanistan 37.024°, 72.769°	79.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:57 UTC on October 19, 2025, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 40 km E of Khandūd, Afghanistan. The hypocenter lay at 79.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 37.024°, 72.769°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 21:39:29 UTC	4.3mb	149 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.463°, 155.226°	81.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 149 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia with origin time 21:39 UTC on October 19, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 81.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 49.463°, 155.226°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 20:40:47 UTC	3.2ml	5 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas 32.339°, -101.071°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:40 UTC on October 19, 2025, a magnitude 3.2 tremor occurred 5 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas. The event originated approximately 6.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 32.339°, -101.071°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 20:27:27 UTC	4.4mb	22 km NE of Tasiilaq, Greenland 65.775°, -37.355°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 22 km NE of Tasiilaq, Greenland at 20:27 UTC on October 19, 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. Geolocation places the event at 65.775°N, -37.355°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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 19:55:29 UTC	4.5mb	180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.409°, 159.303°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia came in on October 19, 2025 at 19:55 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.409°, 159.303°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 19:31:19 UTC	2.6ml	55 km E of Tonopah, Nevada 38.113°, -116.601°	16.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On October 19, 2025 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 55 km E of Tonopah, Nevada. The hypocenter lay at 16.0 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 38.113°, -116.601°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 19:17:39 UTC	2.7ml	105 km NNE of Laupāhoehoe, Hawaii 20.840°, -154.782°	9.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 105 km NNE of Laupāhoehoe, Hawaii came in on October 19, 2025 at 19:17 UTC. At a depth of 9.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 20.840°, -154.782°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 18:50:05 UTC	4.3mb	157 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga -17.551°, -174.923°	241.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 19, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 157 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga at 18:50 UTC. At a depth of 241.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -17.551°, -174.923°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 18:27:57 UTC	4.7mb	170 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.510°, 159.346°	31.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 170 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on October 19, 2025 at 18:27 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 31.8 km depth. Coordinates: 51.510°, 159.346°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 18:26:08 UTC	4.2ml	17 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii 19.844°, -156.093°	43.5 km	121	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 17 km NW of Kalaoa, Hawaii on October 19, 2025, with origin time 18:26 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 121 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.4 — considered light. The event originated approximately 43.5 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 19.844°N, -156.093°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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 18:20:01 UTC	2.1md	3 km NE of Bishop, CA 37.382°, -118.371°	10.4 km	1	-	-	Auto	USGS →
October 19, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 3 km NE of Bishop, CA, logged at 18:20 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 37.382°N, -118.371°E. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 17:28:01 UTC	2.2ml	8 km S of Cane Beds, Arizona 36.869°, -112.908°	19.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 8 km S of Cane Beds, Arizona with origin time 17:28 UTC on October 19, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 19.2 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 36.869°, -112.908°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 17:21:59 UTC	4.4mb	102 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.073°, -169.397°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 102 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska on October 19, 2025, with origin time 17:21 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.0, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.073°, -169.397°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 17:14:20 UTC	5.3mww	42 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands -10.511°, 161.536°	92.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On October 19, 2025 at 17:14 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 42 km W of Kirakira, Solomon Islands. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on October 19, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 92.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -10.511°, 161.536°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 17:06:50 UTC	2.1ml	30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada 37.105°, -115.272°	9.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 30 km SSW of Alamo, Nevada on October 19, 2025 at 17:06 UTC. The event originated approximately 9.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 37.105°, -115.272°. 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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 16:55:21 UTC	2.3ml	33 km NNW of Challis, Idaho 44.774°, -114.415°	7.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 33 km NNW of Challis, Idaho came in on October 19, 2025 at 16:55 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.4 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 44.774°N, -114.415°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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 16:07:05 UTC	4.3mb	190 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.476°, 159.862°	41.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 16:07 UTC on October 19, 2025, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 190 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.5 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 41.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.476°N, 159.862°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.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 15:56:38 UTC	2.8ml	28 km NW of Petersville, Alaska 62.671°, -151.179°	77.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 28 km NW of Petersville, Alaska on October 19, 2025, with origin time 15:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 77.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 62.671°, -151.179°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-10-19 2025-10-19 15:48:15 UTC	2.5ml	14 km WNW of Old Harbor, Alaska 57.242°, -153.531°	22.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 14 km WNW of Old Harbor, Alaska with origin time 15:48 UTC on October 19, 2025. The event originated approximately 22.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 57.242°, -153.531°. 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.

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 19, 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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