Earthquakes on November 15, 2025: 214 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 23:50:45 UTC	2.3ml	57 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.299°, -152.566°	96.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 57 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska with origin time 23:50 UTC on November 15, 2025. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 96.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 60.299°, -152.566°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 23:45:33 UTC	3.0ml	87 km SSW of Denali National Park, Alaska 62.818°, -152.422°	4.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 3.0 event was detected 87 km SSW of Denali National Park, Alaska on November 15, 2025, with origin time 23:45 UTC. At a depth of just 4.3 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 62.818°N, -152.422°E. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 23:30:37 UTC	2.1md	11 km ENE of Pinnacles, CA 36.580°, -121.038°	8.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 11 km ENE of Pinnacles, CA on November 15, 2025 at 23:30 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.8 km depth. Coordinates: 36.580°, -121.038°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 23:28:50 UTC	2.1ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.653°, -104.380°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:28 UTC on November 15, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 6.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.653°, -104.380°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 23:16:56 UTC	3.1ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.656°, -104.392°	5.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:16 UTC on November 15, 2025, a magnitude 3.1 tremor occurred 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. The hypocenter lay at 5.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.656°, -104.392°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 22:56:54 UTC	2.4md	3 km SE of San Ramon, CA 37.762°, -121.954°	9.7 km	7	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 3 km SE of San Ramon, CA on November 15, 2025 at 22:56 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (7) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 9.7 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 37.762°N, -121.954°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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 22:46:09 UTC	4.2mb	91 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands -11.451°, 166.190°	79.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 91 km SSE of Lata, Solomon Islands with origin time 22:46 UTC on November 15, 2025. The event originated approximately 79.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -11.451°N, 166.190°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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 22:26:35 UTC	4.3mb	74 km E of Noda, Japan 40.219°, 142.679°	38.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 74 km E of Noda, Japan on November 15, 2025 at 22:26 UTC. The event originated approximately 38.3 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 40.219°, 142.679°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 22:03:15 UTC	4.4mb	148 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands -10.767°, 164.438°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 148 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands on November 15, 2025, with origin time 22:03 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. Geolocation places the event at -10.767°N, 164.438°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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 21:45:05 UTC	4.1mb	160 km NNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia 1.857°, 122.465°	16.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 15, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 160 km NNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia, logged at 21:45 UTC. At a depth of 16.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 1.857°, 122.465°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 21:37:12 UTC	2.6ml	12 km W of Stanton, Texas 32.125°, -101.920°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 12 km W of Stanton, Texas with origin time 21:37 UTC on November 15, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 6.3 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 32.125°N, -101.920°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 21:08:49 UTC	2.7ml	13 km WNW of Knowles, Oklahoma 36.937°, -100.317°	2.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 13 km WNW of Knowles, Oklahoma on November 15, 2025 at 21:08 UTC. At a depth of just 2.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 36.937°, -100.317°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 21:00:54 UTC	2.0ml	71 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.820°, -156.342°	122.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 71 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska on November 15, 2025 at 21:00 UTC. The event originated approximately 122.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 57.820°, -156.342°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 20:40:13 UTC	3.2ml	37 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.267°, -152.186°	93.6 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 37 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska on November 15, 2025 at 20:40 UTC. At a depth of 93.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 60.267°, -152.186°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 20:27:15 UTC	4.5mb	north of Svalbard 82.102°, -5.433°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place north of Svalbard on November 15, 2025 at 20:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 82.102°, -5.433°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 19:41:30 UTC	2.2md	0 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.993°, -66.822°	13.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 15, 2025 at 19:41 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 0 km SW of Indios, Puerto Rico. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 13.8 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 17.993°N, -66.822°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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 19:28:13 UTC	2.1ml	30 km E of Fox River, Alaska 59.851°, -150.406°	37.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 30 km E of Fox River, Alaska at 19:28 UTC on November 15, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 37.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 59.851°, -150.406°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 18:50:51 UTC	4.3mb	23 km WNW of Takayama, Japan 36.189°, 136.998°	260.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 15, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 23 km WNW of Takayama, Japan, logged at 18:50 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 260.3 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 36.189°N, 136.998°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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 18:06:23 UTC	4.7mb	110 km E of Miyako, Japan 39.713°, 143.225°	29.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected 110 km E of Miyako, Japan on November 15, 2025, with origin time 18:06 UTC. The event originated approximately 29.6 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 39.713°, 143.225°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 17:39:51 UTC	2.3ml	36 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada 37.305°, -114.645°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 36 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada on November 15, 2025 at 17:39 UTC. At a depth of 7.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 37.305°N, -114.645°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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 17:03:12 UTC	4.1mb	122 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -24.163°, -67.523°	204.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 15, 2025 at 17:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 122 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina. The event originated approximately 204.4 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 -24.163°, -67.523°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 17:01:29 UTC	4.5mb	230 km W of Hihifo, Tonga -15.996°, -175.953°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 15, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 230 km W of Hihifo, Tonga, logged at 17:01 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. The epicenter is at -15.996°, -175.953°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 16:53:02 UTC	3.3ml	82 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.419°, -125.245°	10.0 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 15, 2025 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 82 km W of Petrolia, CA. A small number of nearby observers (2) 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. Geolocation places the event at 40.419°N, -125.245°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 16:45:10 UTC	4.6mwr	50 km W of Ovalle, Chile -30.646°, -71.721°	21.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 50 km W of Ovalle, Chile came in on November 15, 2025 at 16:45 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 21.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at -30.646°N, -71.721°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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 15:46:11 UTC	4.8mb	145 km W of Houma, Tonga -21.103°, -176.704°	253.5 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.8 earthquake 145 km W of Houma, Tonga at 15:46 UTC on November 15, 2025. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 253.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -21.103°, -176.704°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 15:43:47 UTC	4.9mb	159 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe 16.381°, -59.579°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 159 km E of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe with origin time 15:43 UTC on November 15, 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: 16.381°, -59.579°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 15:41:38 UTC	2.8ml	14 km WNW of Chenega, Alaska 60.135°, -148.230°	19.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
November 15, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 14 km WNW of Chenega, Alaska, logged at 15:41 UTC. At a depth of 19.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 60.135°N, -148.230°E. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 15:17:29 UTC	2.1ml	29 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.518°, -104.001°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 29 km NW of Toyah, Texas on November 15, 2025, with origin time 15:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.6 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 31.518°N, -104.001°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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 15:13:39 UTC	4.2mb	60 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu -14.985°, 167.628°	121.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 15, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 60 km E of Port-Olry, Vanuatu at 15:13 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 121.4 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -14.985°, 167.628°. 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.
2025-11-15 2025-11-15 15:10:05 UTC	2.0ml	32 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska 61.779°, -151.826°	90.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
November 15, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 32 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska, logged at 15:10 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 90.0 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 61.779°N, -151.826°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.

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 15, 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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