Earthquakes on November 16, 2025: 198 Worldwide, Largest M5.2

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 23:38:12 UTC	2.8md	2 km SSE of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico 18.023°, -66.933°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 16, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 2 km SSE of Liborio Negron Torres, Puerto Rico at 23:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.023°N, -66.933°E. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 23:02:21 UTC	2.7ml	9 km E of Wright, Wyoming 43.749°, -105.369°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:02 UTC on November 16, 2025, a magnitude 2.7 tremor occurred 9 km E of Wright, Wyoming. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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: 43.749°, -105.369°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 22:28:20 UTC	2.3md	2 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 38.785°, -122.772°	1.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 2 km WNW of The Geysers, CA with origin time 22:28 UTC on November 16, 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. At a depth of just 1.9 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 38.785°N, -122.772°E. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 22:24:34 UTC	2.1ml	46 km S of Silver Peak, Nevada 37.334°, -117.635°	7.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 46 km S of Silver Peak, Nevada at 22:24 UTC on November 16, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 37.334°N, -117.635°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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 21:44:09 UTC	5.2mww	Revilla Gigedo Islands region 19.503°, -109.005°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 16, 2025 at 21:44 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck in the Revilla Gigedo Islands region. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on November 16, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 19.503°, -109.005°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 21:39:14 UTC	5.0mb	130 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga -22.516°, -175.109°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 130 km S of ‘Ohonua, Tonga with origin time 21:39 UTC on November 16, 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: -22.516°, -175.109°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 21:17:38 UTC	4.6mb	190 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.361°, 159.529°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 190 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on November 16, 2025 at 21:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 51.361°, 159.529°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 21:01:14 UTC	4.3mb	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.755°, 178.569°	96.6 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska on November 16, 2025 at 21:01 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.5 (weak). At a depth of 96.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 51.755°, 178.569°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 21:00:00 UTC	3.1ml	17 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming 43.806°, -105.285°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 17 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming on November 16, 2025 at 21:00 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. Coordinates: 43.806°, -105.285°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 20:37:18 UTC	4.6mb	102 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea -5.762°, 146.629°	90.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 16, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 102 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, logged at 20:37 UTC. At a depth of 90.5 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -5.762°, 146.629°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 20:25:31 UTC	3.1ml	71 km SSE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX 31.602°, -114.728°	9.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 16, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 71 km SSE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX, logged at 20:25 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 31.602°, -114.728°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 20:00:28 UTC	4.4mb	267 km WNW of Ozernovskiy, Russia 52.285°, 152.837°	453.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 267 km WNW of Ozernovskiy, Russia on November 16, 2025, with origin time 20:00 UTC. At 453.6 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at 52.285°N, 152.837°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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 19:59:40 UTC	4.2mb	6 km ENE of Villa Isabela, Dominican Republic 19.832°, -71.001°	18.1 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 6 km ENE of Villa Isabela, Dominican Republic at 19:59 UTC on November 16, 2025. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 18.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.832°N, -71.001°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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 19:56:07 UTC	4.5mb	89 km N of Thang, India 35.727°, 76.937°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 16, 2025 at 19:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 89 km N of Thang, India. 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 35.727°N, 76.937°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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 18:48:43 UTC	5.1mb	213 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.131°, 157.897°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded 213 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on November 16, 2025 at 18:48 UTC. 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 49.131°N, 157.897°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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 18:45:17 UTC	2.0md	2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.787°, -122.772°	0.8 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA on November 16, 2025 at 18:45 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 6 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 0.8 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. Geolocation places the event at 38.787°N, -122.772°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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 18:05:13 UTC	3.0ml	120 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.384°, -178.181°	37.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 16, 2025 at 18:05 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 120 km WSW of Adak, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 37.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.384°N, -178.181°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 16:37:44 UTC	4.9mb	165 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea -7.387°, 154.435°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 16, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 165 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea at 16:37 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. 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 -7.387°, 154.435°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 16:30:39 UTC	4.0mb	88 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.581°, -160.081°	35.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 88 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska at 16:30 UTC on November 16, 2025. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.1, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Coordinates: 54.581°, -160.081°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 16:25:28 UTC	2.2ml	25 km SSE of Knik River, Alaska 61.241°, -148.765°	19.2 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On November 16, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 25 km SSE of Knik River, Alaska at 16:25 UTC. At a depth of 19.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 61.241°, -148.765°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 16:22:53 UTC	4.4mb	50 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 50.523°, 156.801°	69.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 50 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia came in on November 16, 2025 at 16:22 UTC. At a depth of 69.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 50.523°, 156.801°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 15:43:37 UTC	4.4mb	245 km E of Levuka, Fiji -18.133°, -178.360°	519.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 245 km E of Levuka, Fiji on November 16, 2025 at 15:43 UTC. At 519.1 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 -18.133°, -178.360°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 15:08:07 UTC	2.0ml	23 km S of Cooper Landing, Alaska 60.281°, -149.790°	29.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
November 16, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 23 km S of Cooper Landing, Alaska, logged at 15:08 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 29.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.281°, -149.790°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 14:27:44 UTC	2.6md	11 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 18.556°, -67.190°	28.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 11 km NW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico on November 16, 2025, with origin time 14:27 UTC. The event originated approximately 28.1 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 18.556°N, -67.190°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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 14:09:36 UTC	4.4mb	Greenland Sea 73.241°, 6.571°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 16, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Greenland Sea, logged at 14:09 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 73.241°N, 6.571°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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 14:01:35 UTC	2.5ml	5 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas 32.341°, -101.073°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 5 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas on November 16, 2025 at 14:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 8.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 32.341°, -101.073°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 13:19:33 UTC	4.5mb	134 km E of Miyako, Japan 39.675°, 143.511°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 134 km E of Miyako, Japan on November 16, 2025 at 13:19 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. Coordinates: 39.675°, 143.511°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 12:05:43 UTC	2.1ml	67 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.927°, -154.147°	94.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 67 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska on November 16, 2025, with origin time 12:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 94.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Coordinates: 58.927°, -154.147°. 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.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 12:02:21 UTC	3.6mb	143 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.128°, -159.737°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.6 event was detected 143 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on November 16, 2025, with origin time 12:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 54.128°, -159.737°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-16 2025-11-16 11:51:59 UTC	4.5mb	28 km SSE of Buenos Aires, Costa Rica 8.952°, -83.198°	62.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 28 km SSE of Buenos Aires, Costa Rica with origin time 11:51 UTC on November 16, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 62.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 8.952°, -83.198°. 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.

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 16, 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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