Earthquakes on November 17, 2025: 207 Worldwide, Largest M5.3

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 23:54:17 UTC	4.1mb	26 km NNE of Borāzjān, Iran 29.480°, 51.358°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 26 km NNE of Borāzjān, Iran on November 17, 2025 at 23:54 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 29.480°, 51.358°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 23:46:15 UTC	4.2mb	33 km SW of Urakawa, Japan 41.959°, 142.479°	61.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:46 UTC on November 17, 2025, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 33 km SW of Urakawa, Japan. The event originated approximately 61.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 41.959°, 142.479°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 23:39:39 UTC	3.7ml	4 km NW of Little America, Wyoming 41.577°, -109.895°	-2.4 km	1	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:39 UTC on November 17, 2025, a magnitude 3.7 tremor occurred 4 km NW of Little America, Wyoming. At just -2.4 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.9 (light). A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 41.577°, -109.895°. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 23:13:51 UTC	4.2mb	24 km NE of Puyo, Ecuador -1.321°, -77.857°	177.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 24 km NE of Puyo, Ecuador at 23:13 UTC on November 17, 2025. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 177.3 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -1.321°, -77.857°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 23:05:38 UTC	2.0ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.656°, -104.421°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 17, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 23:05 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. 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 31.656°N, -104.421°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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 22:21:52 UTC	3.2ml	191 km W of Bandon, Oregon 43.412°, -126.737°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 17, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 191 km W of Bandon, Oregon, logged at 22:21 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: 43.412°, -126.737°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 21:59:25 UTC	4.5mb	3 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia 8.932°, 39.924°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 17, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 3 km NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia, logged at 21:59 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 8.932°, 39.924°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 21:36:03 UTC	2.1md	5 km SSW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico 17.953°, -66.744°	16.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 17, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 5 km SSW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico, logged at 21:36 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 16.7 km depth. Coordinates: 17.953°, -66.744°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 21:33:06 UTC	4.0mb	116 km E of Miyako, Japan 39.677°, 143.299°	27.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 116 km E of Miyako, Japan with origin time 21:33 UTC on November 17, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 27.3 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 39.677°N, 143.299°E. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 21:04:10 UTC	4.5mwr	29 km WNW of Skýros, Greece 39.009°, 24.244°	10.0 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 17, 2025 at 21:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 29 km WNW of Skýros, Greece. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.009°N, 24.244°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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 20:37:33 UTC	2.9ml	58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.651°, -104.379°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:37 UTC on November 17, 2025, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.4 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 31.651°N, -104.379°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 20:37:11 UTC	2.3ml	58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.645°, -104.381°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 20:37 UTC on November 17, 2025. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 6.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.645°, -104.381°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 20:36:37 UTC	3.4ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.656°, -104.382°	5.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico came in on November 17, 2025 at 20:36 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. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.656°, -104.382°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 20:25:50 UTC	2.8md	29 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico 17.948°, -67.460°	11.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 29 km W of Pole Ojea, Puerto Rico on November 17, 2025 at 20:25 UTC. The event originated approximately 11.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 17.948°, -67.460°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 20:01:42 UTC	3.1ml	25 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming 43.536°, -105.393°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded 25 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming on November 17, 2025 at 20:01 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. Geolocation places the event at 43.536°N, -105.393°E. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 19:06:33 UTC	5.2mww	110 km E of Miyako, Japan 39.764°, 143.217°	17.6 km	1	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded 110 km E of Miyako, Japan on November 17, 2025 at 19:06 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.4 — considered light. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 17.6 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 39.764°N, 143.217°E. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 18:30:23 UTC	4.7mb	44 km W of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica 9.005°, -83.928°	25.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected 44 km W of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica on November 17, 2025, with origin time 18:30 UTC. The event originated approximately 25.0 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 9.005°, -83.928°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 18:24:16 UTC	2.0ml	8 km E of Salamatof, Alaska 60.619°, -151.172°	55.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 18:24 UTC on November 17, 2025, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 8 km E of Salamatof, Alaska. The event originated approximately 55.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.619°, -151.172°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 18:19:37 UTC	3.2ml	52 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada 38.092°, -115.943°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 17, 2025 at 18:19 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 52 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada. The event originated approximately 6.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 38.092°, -115.943°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 17:39:53 UTC	2.2ml	23 km WSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska 62.219°, -150.644°	42.1 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 23 km WSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska with origin time 17:39 UTC on November 17, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 42.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 62.219°N, -150.644°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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 17:34:11 UTC	2.3ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.656°, -104.390°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on November 17, 2025, with origin time 17:34 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 31.656°N, -104.390°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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 17:23:03 UTC	5.2mww	12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua 12.094°, -86.528°	124.3 km	16	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.2 earthquake 12 km N of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua with origin time 17:23 UTC on November 17, 2025. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The event generated 16 citizen felt reports to the USGS. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 124.3 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 12.094°, -86.528°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 16:10:57 UTC	2.0ml	36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.065°, -103.733°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 36 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico at 16:10 UTC on November 17, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 32.065°, -103.733°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 15:26:39 UTC	2.7ml	58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.645°, -104.404°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 17, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 15:26 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 7 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.645°, -104.404°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 15:19:56 UTC	2.5ml	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.683°, -104.419°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico with origin time 15:19 UTC on November 17, 2025. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 7 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The event originated approximately 5.6 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 31.683°, -104.419°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 15:07:46 UTC	2.2md	2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico 18.005°, -66.732°	13.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico on November 17, 2025, with origin time 15:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 13.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.005°, -66.732°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 13:52:55 UTC	2.1ml	18 km NNW of Fishhook, Alaska 61.907°, -149.335°	1.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 18 km NNW of Fishhook, Alaska on November 17, 2025 at 13:52 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. At a depth of just 1.4 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 61.907°N, -149.335°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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 13:35:50 UTC	2.1ml	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.679°, -104.422°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico with origin time 13:35 UTC on November 17, 2025. Coming 5 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 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: 31.679°, -104.422°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 12:48:47 UTC	2.1ml	11 km SSE of Fern Forest, Hawaii 19.373°, -155.083°	8.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 11 km SSE of Fern Forest, Hawaii came in on November 17, 2025 at 12:48 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 8.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.373°, -155.083°. 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.
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 12:12:37 UTC	5.3mww	58 km SW of Modisi, Indonesia 0.086°, 124.062°	110.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 17, 2025 at 12:12 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 58 km SW of Modisi, Indonesia. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on November 17, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 110.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 0.086°, 124.062°. 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.

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 17, 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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