Earthquakes on November 12, 2025: 206 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 23:33:42 UTC	4.3mb	274 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -20.159°, -177.712°	521.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 12, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 274 km WNW of Houma, Tonga, logged at 23:33 UTC. At 521.0 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -20.159°, -177.712°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 22:27:30 UTC	4.2mb	164 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia 13.292°, 50.063°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 164 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia came in on November 12, 2025 at 22:27 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 13.292°N, 50.063°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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 22:26:57 UTC	4.4mb	143 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia 13.132°, 50.172°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 143 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia on November 12, 2025 at 22:26 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 13.132°, 50.172°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 22:25:22 UTC	4.6mb	161 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia 13.238°, 50.028°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 12, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 161 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia at 22:25 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 13.238°N, 50.028°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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 22:20:29 UTC	2.1ml	14 km SSE of Enterprise, Nevada 35.904°, -115.184°	6.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 22:20 UTC on November 12, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 14 km SSE of Enterprise, Nevada. The hypocenter lay at 6.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 35.904°N, -115.184°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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 22:16:08 UTC	4.4mb	186 km W of Abepura, Indonesia -2.308°, 138.978°	45.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 12, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 186 km W of Abepura, Indonesia, logged at 22:16 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 45.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -2.308°N, 138.978°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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 21:41:37 UTC	4.2mb	198 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.240°, 159.328°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 198 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on November 12, 2025 at 21:41 UTC. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.240°, 159.328°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 20:21:34 UTC	2.5ml	12 km ENE of Thermal, CA 33.679°, -116.017°	10.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 12, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 12 km ENE of Thermal, CA at 20:21 UTC. At a depth of 10.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 33.679°, -116.017°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 20:15:09 UTC	3.4md	99 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico 19.359°, -66.016°	32.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 seismic event took place 99 km N of San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 12, 2025 at 20:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 32.4 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 19.359°, -66.016°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 19:27:22 UTC	2.9ml	81 km ENE of Kobuk, Alaska 67.066°, -155.068°	0.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On November 12, 2025 at 19:27 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 81 km ENE of Kobuk, 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. Coordinates: 67.066°, -155.068°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 19:08:54 UTC	4.6mb	117 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.491°, 143.310°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:08 UTC on November 12, 2025, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 117 km E of Yamada, Japan. 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: 39.491°, 143.310°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 18:20:01 UTC	2.9ml	48 km N of Chase, Alaska 62.883°, -149.990°	75.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 48 km N of Chase, Alaska on November 12, 2025 at 18:20 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 75.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 62.883°, -149.990°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 18:04:06 UTC	2.0ml	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.689°, -104.289°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 12, 2025 at 18:04 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.2 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 7.9 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 31.689°N, -104.289°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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 18:03:26 UTC	4.3mb	161 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.406°, 143.823°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 12, 2025 at 18:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 161 km E of Yamada, Japan. 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 39.406°, 143.823°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 17:20:48 UTC	2.1ml	27 km SSE of Chignik, Alaska 56.064°, -158.241°	54.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 27 km SSE of Chignik, Alaska at 17:20 UTC on November 12, 2025. At a depth of 54.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 56.064°, -158.241°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 16:46:36 UTC	4.3mb	167 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen 13.196°, 49.833°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 167 km SSE of Mukalla, Yemen on November 12, 2025 at 16:46 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 13.196°N, 49.833°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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 16:26:18 UTC	4.4mb	45 km ESE of Xam Nua, Laos 20.211°, 104.420°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 12, 2025 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 45 km ESE of Xam Nua, Laos. 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. Coordinates: 20.211°, 104.420°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 16:25:22 UTC	4.4mb	Kermadec Islands region -27.981°, -177.811°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded in the Kermadec Islands region on November 12, 2025 at 16:25 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -27.981°, -177.811°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 16:09:47 UTC	4.4mb	137 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia 13.052°, 50.140°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 137 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia with origin time 16:09 UTC on November 12, 2025. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 13.052°N, 50.140°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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 15:26:23 UTC	4.1mb	Off the coast of Aisen, Chile -45.005°, -77.871°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 12, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Off the coast of Aisen, Chile at 15:26 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -45.005°N, -77.871°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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 15:18:14 UTC	2.1ml	61 km S of Port Graham, Alaska 58.802°, -151.800°	34.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 61 km S of Port Graham, Alaska on November 12, 2025, with origin time 15:18 UTC. The event originated approximately 34.9 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 58.802°, -151.800°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 14:42:39 UTC	4.2mb	0 km S of Koloni, Cyprus 34.743°, 32.466°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 12, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 0 km S of Koloni, Cyprus, logged at 14:42 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 34.743°, 32.466°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 14:39:48 UTC	4.3mb	7 km SW of Meládeia, Cyprus 34.941°, 32.453°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 7 km SW of Meládeia, Cyprus with origin time 14:39 UTC on November 12, 2025. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 34.941°, 32.453°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 14:37:51 UTC	4.4ml	100 km SE of Chignik, Alaska 55.592°, -157.392°	29.4 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 12, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 100 km SE of Chignik, Alaska at 14:37 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.6, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 55.592°, -157.392°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 14:30:14 UTC	4.3mb	1 km NNW of Paphos, Cyprus 34.785°, 32.419°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 12, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 1 km NNW of Paphos, Cyprus at 14:30 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 34.785°, 32.419°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 14:26:11 UTC	4.6mb	3 km ESE of Pólis, Cyprus 35.025°, 32.459°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 3 km ESE of Pólis, Cyprus at 14:26 UTC on November 12, 2025. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 5.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 35.025°, 32.459°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 14:23:31 UTC	5.3mww	5 km NE of Polémi, Cyprus 34.923°, 32.555°	10.0 km	62	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded 5 km NE of Polémi, Cyprus on November 12, 2025 at 14:23 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. Nearby residents submitted 62 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. 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 34.923°N, 32.555°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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 13:41:30 UTC	2.0ml	43 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.228°, -152.651°	62.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 43 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska on November 12, 2025 at 13:41 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 62.1 km depth. Coordinates: 59.228°, -152.651°. 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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 13:40:00 UTC	2.2ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.665°, -104.320°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on November 12, 2025 at 13:40 UTC. At a depth of 6.1 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 31.665°N, -104.320°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.
2025-11-12 2025-11-12 13:12:02 UTC	4.8mb	32 km E of Camiña, Chile -19.317°, -69.121°	7.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.8 seismic event took place 32 km E of Camiña, Chile on November 12, 2025 at 13:12 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 7.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -19.317°, -69.121°. 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.

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 12, 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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