Earthquakes on October 28, 2025
194
EARTHQUAKES on October 28, 2025
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M6.4 — Banda Sea
142 km deep · 17 people felt it
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
4
M4.0–4.9
41
M3.0–3.9
6
M2.0–2.9
29
M1.0–1.9
114
Activity Summary
194
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
4
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
6.4
Banda Sea
14:40 UTC · 142.0 km deep
Felt by 17
5.6
102 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
07:06 UTC · 31.0 km deep
5.1
162 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia
01:31 UTC · 26.4 km deep
5.0
82 km WSW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
09:13 UTC · 25.5 km deep
4.9
77 km NW of Candelaria, Argentina
08:42 UTC · 147.1 km deep
4.9
12 km E of Sındırgı, Turkey
07:54 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
7 km ESE of Sındırgı, Turkey
07:10 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1
4.7
42 km N of Calingasta, Argentina
18:17 UTC · 109.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — October 28, 2025

All Earthquakes — October 28, 2025
Showing 30 of 80 (filtered from 194)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 23:39:36 UTC | 3.2md | 77 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico 19.165°, -66.441° | 20.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
October 28, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 77 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico, logged at 23:39 UTC. At a depth of 20.7 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 19.165°N, -66.441°E. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 23:35:47 UTC | 4.1mb | 56 km NW of Shūsh, Iran 32.619°, 47.903° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 56 km NW of Shūsh, Iran on October 28, 2025 at 23:35 UTC. 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: 32.619°, 47.903°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 23:32:06 UTC | 2.0ml | 58 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.186°, -116.667° | 8.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 58 km NE of Valmy, Nevada on October 28, 2025 at 23:32 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 8.5 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 41.186°, -116.667°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 23:30:56 UTC | 2.2ml | 60 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.213°, -116.675° | 9.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 60 km NE of Valmy, Nevada came in on October 28, 2025 at 23:30 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 41.213°N, -116.675°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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 23:01:59 UTC | 4.5mb | 16 km NE of Bacolod, Philippines 9.016°, 126.414° | 55.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 16 km NE of Bacolod, Philippines at 23:01 UTC on October 28, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 55.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 9.016°, 126.414°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 22:43:57 UTC | 4.3mb | 204 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.405°, 158.195° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 204 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on October 28, 2025 at 22:43 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 49.405°N, 158.195°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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 22:22:28 UTC | 4.6mb | 131 km W of Pangai, Tonga -19.594°, -175.582° | 197.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
October 28, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 131 km W of Pangai, Tonga, logged at 22:22 UTC. At a depth of 197.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -19.594°, -175.582°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 22:06:53 UTC | 2.0md | 8 km E of Suisun City, CA 38.243°, -121.929° | 0.5 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 8 km E of Suisun City, CA on October 28, 2025, with origin time 22:06 UTC. At a depth of just 0.5 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 38.243°N, -121.929°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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 22:03:11 UTC | 4.4mb | 59 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua 12.377°, -87.847° | 41.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 59 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua with origin time 22:03 UTC on October 28, 2025. The event originated approximately 41.3 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 12.377°N, -87.847°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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 21:57:28 UTC | 4.5mb | 100 km W of Abepura, Indonesia -2.683°, 139.730° | 35.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 100 km W of Abepura, Indonesia on October 28, 2025, with origin time 21:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.6 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 -2.683°N, 139.730°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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 21:48:49 UTC | 2.4md | 1 km WSW of Wilkerson, CA 37.269°, -118.396° | 1.1 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 1 km WSW of Wilkerson, CA with origin time 21:48 UTC on October 28, 2025. At a depth of just 1.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 37.269°, -118.396°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 21:40:41 UTC | 2.8ml | 22 km SSE of Sleepy Hollow, Wyoming 44.071°, -105.278° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 22 km SSE of Sleepy Hollow, Wyoming on October 28, 2025 at 21:40 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 epicenter is at 44.071°, -105.278°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 20:25:16 UTC | 2.3ml | 3 km WNW of Minto, Alaska 65.160°, -149.411° | 12.7 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 3 km WNW of Minto, Alaska at 20:25 UTC on October 28, 2025. At a depth of 12.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 65.160°, -149.411°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 20:02:51 UTC | 4.2mb | 272 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.847°, -178.123° | 505.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 272 km E of Levuka, Fiji on October 28, 2025, with origin time 20:02 UTC. At 505.5 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. The epicenter is at -17.847°, -178.123°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 18:49:14 UTC | 4.1mb | 31 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.914°, 159.033° | 83.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 31 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia with origin time 18:49 UTC on October 28, 2025. The event originated approximately 83.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 52.914°, 159.033°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 18:28:04 UTC | 2.3ml | 24 km NNE of Larsen Bay, Alaska 57.755°, -153.898° | 35.1 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 24 km NNE of Larsen Bay, Alaska on October 28, 2025, with origin time 18:28 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 57.755°, -153.898°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 18:19:14 UTC | 2.0md | 2 km ENE of San Ramon, CA 37.787°, -121.960° | 7.6 km | 1 | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 2 km ENE of San Ramon, CA at 18:19 UTC on October 28, 2025. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.6 km depth. The epicenter is at 37.787°, -121.960°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 18:17:46 UTC | 4.7mb | 42 km N of Calingasta, Argentina -30.949°, -69.472° | 109.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 42 km N of Calingasta, Argentina came in on October 28, 2025 at 18:17 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 109.0 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -30.949°N, -69.472°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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 18:07:21 UTC | 4.6mb | 203 km N of Madang, Papua New Guinea -3.392°, 145.948° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 28, 2025 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 203 km N of Madang, Papua New Guinea. 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 -3.392°N, 145.948°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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 17:56:41 UTC | 2.1ml | 43 km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.697°, -152.586° | 90.2 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
At 17:56 UTC on October 28, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 43 km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska. The event originated approximately 90.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 59.697°, -152.586°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 17:44:15 UTC | 2.0ml | 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas 31.611°, -103.978° | 7.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
October 28, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 37 km NNW of Toyah, Texas, logged at 17:44 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 31.611°N, -103.978°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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 17:32:19 UTC | 4.3mb | 103 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga -15.229°, -173.191° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 103 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga with origin time 17:32 UTC on October 28, 2025. 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: -15.229°, -173.191°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 17:20:36 UTC | 3.2ml | 10 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming 43.780°, -105.369° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.2 seismic event took place 10 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming on October 28, 2025 at 17:20 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 epicenter is at 43.780°, -105.369°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 17:15:01 UTC | 3.0ml | 44 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.264°, -151.077° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
On October 28, 2025 at 17:15 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 44 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska. 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. Coordinates: 63.264°, -151.077°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 16:54:34 UTC | 2.4md | 14 km E of Bodie, CA 38.193°, -118.852° | 2.6 km | - | - | - | Auto | USGS → |
At 16:54 UTC on October 28, 2025, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 14 km E of Bodie, CA. At a depth of just 2.6 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 38.193°N, -118.852°E. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 15:48:30 UTC | 4.2mb | 65 km NE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.413°, 159.417° | 77.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 65 km NE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia came in on October 28, 2025 at 15:48 UTC. At a depth of 77.0 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 53.413°N, 159.417°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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 15:43:06 UTC | 4.4mb | Norwegian Sea 72.489°, 3.099° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 28, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Norwegian Sea at 15:43 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 72.489°, 3.099°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 15:11:06 UTC | 2.5ml | 23 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming 44.795°, -110.846° | 5.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 23 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming on October 28, 2025, with origin time 15:11 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 5.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 44.795°, -110.846°. 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. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 14:40:18 UTC | 6.4mww | Banda Sea -6.700°, 129.989° | 142.0 km | 17 | IV | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On October 28, 2025 at 14:40 UTC, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near Banda Sea. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on October 28, 2025. 17 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.3 (moderate). The hypocenter lay at 142.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -6.700°, 129.989°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M6.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-10-28 2025-10-28 14:34:28 UTC | 2.2ml | 19 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.050°, -155.384° | 32.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 19 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii on October 28, 2025 at 14:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 32.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 19.050°, -155.384°. 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. | ||||||||
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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About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on October 28, 2025. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.