Earthquakes on November 8, 2025: 190 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 23:16:27 UTC	2.2ml	76 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 57.063°, -155.418°	55.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On November 8, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 76 km W of Akhiok, Alaska at 23:16 UTC. At a depth of 55.6 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 57.063°N, -155.418°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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 23:11:34 UTC	4.2mb	Kuril Islands 47.369°, 152.566°	117.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Kuril Islands with origin time 23:11 UTC on November 8, 2025. The event originated approximately 117.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 47.369°, 152.566°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:57:24 UTC	4.3mb	132 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.366°, 143.488°	39.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:57 UTC on November 8, 2025, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 132 km E of Yamada, Japan. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 39.1 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 39.366°N, 143.488°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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:54:58 UTC	4.2mb	150 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.272°, 143.680°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 8, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 150 km E of Yamada, Japan at 22:54 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.9 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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 39.272°N, 143.680°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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:51:12 UTC	4.1mb	126 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.541°, 143.415°	44.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 8, 2025 at 22:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 126 km E of Yamada, Japan. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 44.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.541°, 143.415°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:37:58 UTC	2.7ml	125 km E of McCarthy, Alaska 61.370°, -140.584°	8.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 125 km E of McCarthy, Alaska on November 8, 2025, with origin time 22:37 UTC. The event originated approximately 8.1 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 61.370°, -140.584°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:34:34 UTC	4.9mb	167 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.263°, 143.872°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected 167 km E of Yamada, Japan on November 8, 2025, with origin time 22:34 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 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 39.263°, 143.872°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:33:49 UTC	5.1mww	116 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.496°, 143.303°	28.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:33 UTC on November 8, 2025, a magnitude 5.1 tremor occurred 116 km E of Yamada, Japan. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 28.9 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 39.496°N, 143.303°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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:26:59 UTC	4.8mww	131 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.391°, 143.473°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded 131 km E of Yamada, Japan on November 8, 2025 at 22:26 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 39.391°, 143.473°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:20:27 UTC	4.7mb	111 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.401°, 143.244°	28.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 8, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 111 km E of Yamada, Japan at 22:20 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. At a depth of 28.7 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 39.401°N, 143.244°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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:15:08 UTC	5.6mww	126 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.502°, 143.416°	16.2 km	3	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 8, 2025 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 126 km E of Yamada, Japan. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 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. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on November 8, 2025. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.4 (light). A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 16.2 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 39.502°, 143.416°. See the M5.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:13:49 UTC	4.8mb	143 km N of Sola, Vanuatu -12.579°, 167.640°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 143 km N of Sola, Vanuatu with origin time 22:13 UTC on November 8, 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. The epicenter is at -12.579°, 167.640°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:02:16 UTC	5.0mb	225 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga -17.472°, -172.245°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.0 earthquake 225 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga at 22:02 UTC on November 8, 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: -17.472°, -172.245°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 22:00:07 UTC	2.2md	5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.813°, -122.787°	2.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA came in on November 8, 2025 at 22:00 UTC. At a depth of just 2.8 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. Coordinates: 38.813°, -122.787°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 21:59:59 UTC	3.4ml	20 km SSE of Sleepy Hollow, Wyoming 44.066°, -105.331°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 8, 2025 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck 20 km SSE of Sleepy Hollow, Wyoming. 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 44.066°, -105.331°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 21:58:59 UTC	2.4md	1 km N of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico 18.029°, -66.767°	11.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 1 km N of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico on November 8, 2025 at 21:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 11.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.029°, -66.767°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 21:35:57 UTC	4.1mb	93 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.566°, 143.030°	34.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 93 km E of Yamada, Japan on November 8, 2025 at 21:35 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 34.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.566°, 143.030°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 21:33:47 UTC	4.3mb	266 km S of Ushuaia, Argentina -57.206°, -68.311°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 266 km S of Ushuaia, Argentina at 21:33 UTC on November 8, 2025. 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. Coordinates: -57.206°, -68.311°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 21:24:58 UTC	4.4mb	3 km NE of Chikusei, Japan 36.343°, 140.007°	84.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 8, 2025 at 21:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 3 km NE of Chikusei, Japan. The event originated approximately 84.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 36.343°, 140.007°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 21:18:23 UTC	4.4mb	94 km E of Miyako, Japan 39.688°, 143.046°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 94 km E of Miyako, Japan on November 8, 2025 at 21:18 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 39.688°N, 143.046°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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 21:04:17 UTC	5.4mww	119 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.429°, 143.338°	12.2 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.4 earthquake 119 km E of Yamada, Japan with origin time 21:04 UTC on November 8, 2025. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 5 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. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.4, classified as light shaking. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 12.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.429°, 143.338°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 20:57:51 UTC	4.0mb	268 km E of Levuka, Fiji -18.146°, -178.145°	571.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:57 UTC on November 8, 2025, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 268 km E of Levuka, Fiji. At 571.4 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 -18.146°, -178.145°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 20:29:18 UTC	5.2mww	115 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.574°, 143.291°	30.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 8, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 115 km E of Yamada, Japan at 20:29 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. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 30.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.574°, 143.291°. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 20:15:53 UTC	4.3mb	Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia -7.044°, 129.604°	128.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected near Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia on November 8, 2025, with origin time 20:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 128.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -7.044°, 129.604°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 19:50:13 UTC	2.1md	1 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.984°, -66.830°	18.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 8, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 1 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico at 19:50 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 17.984°, -66.830°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 19:39:46 UTC	2.3ml	36 km NNE of Ouzinkie, Alaska 58.214°, -152.236°	52.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
November 8, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 36 km NNE of Ouzinkie, Alaska, logged at 19:39 UTC. At a depth of 52.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 58.214°, -152.236°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 18:55:25 UTC	4.1mb	93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.525°, -160.152°	38.5 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 18:55 UTC on November 8, 2025. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.1 — considered weak. The hypocenter lay at 38.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 54.525°N, -160.152°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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 18:37:58 UTC	3.4md	37 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic 18.042°, -68.579°	140.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 8, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 37 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic, logged at 18:37 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 140.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 18.042°, -68.579°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 18:25:12 UTC	2.2md	16 km E of Jefferson, North Carolina 36.433°, -81.287°	4.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 16 km E of Jefferson, North Carolina on November 8, 2025 at 18:25 UTC. At a depth of just 4.9 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: 36.433°, -81.287°. 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.
2025-11-08 2025-11-08 18:20:00 UTC	2.1md	27 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.295°, -124.598°	17.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 27 km W of Petrolia, CA on November 8, 2025 at 18:20 UTC. The event originated approximately 17.7 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 40.295°, -124.598°. 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.

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 November 8, 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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