Earthquakes on November 18, 2025: 225 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 22:59:06 UTC	2.2ml	40 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska 62.165°, -152.076°	104.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 40 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska with origin time 22:59 UTC on November 18, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 104.7 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 62.165°, -152.076°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 22:36:33 UTC	5.5mww	55 km WSW of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica 8.828°, -84.012°	10.0 km	7	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 18, 2025 at 22:36 UTC, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 55 km WSW of Puerto Cortés, Costa Rica. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 5.1 (strong). 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 18, 2025. A small number of nearby observers (7) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 8.828°, -84.012°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 22:34:49 UTC	3.1ml	96 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska 68.612°, -147.492°	5.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 96 km WNW of Arctic Village, Alaska on November 18, 2025 at 22:34 UTC. The event originated approximately 5.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 68.612°, -147.492°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 21:57:18 UTC	3.0ml	56 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.892°, -152.820°	89.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 18, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 56 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska, logged at 21:57 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 89.1 km depth. The epicenter is at 59.892°, -152.820°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 21:38:44 UTC	2.0ml	15 km SSE of Adak, Alaska 51.742°, -176.556°	59.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 18, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 15 km SSE of Adak, Alaska at 21:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 59.0 km depth. Coordinates: 51.742°, -176.556°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 21:25:50 UTC	4.7mb	West Chile Rise -40.384°, -91.518°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected near West Chile Rise on November 18, 2025, with origin time 21:25 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -40.384°, -91.518°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 21:20:27 UTC	2.2ml	63 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska 54.904°, -161.145°	55.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 63 km SW of Sand Point, Alaska at 21:20 UTC on November 18, 2025. At a depth of 55.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.904°, -161.145°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 21:00:33 UTC	2.1ml	79 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.714°, -159.901°	19.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 79 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska at 21:00 UTC on November 18, 2025. It arrived roughly 15 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 19.4 km depth. The epicenter is at 54.714°, -159.901°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 20:57:06 UTC	2.3ml	41 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.562°, -152.535°	77.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 18, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 41 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska at 20:57 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 77.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 59.562°, -152.535°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 20:22:27 UTC	2.0ml	13 km NNW of Wai‘ōhinu, Hawaii 19.187°, -155.639°	8.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:22 UTC on November 18, 2025, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 13 km NNW of Wai‘ōhinu, Hawaii. The hypocenter lay at 8.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 19.187°, -155.639°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 20:15:05 UTC	4.1mb	87 km E of Levuka, Fiji -17.990°, -179.863°	573.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 87 km E of Levuka, Fiji on November 18, 2025, with origin time 20:15 UTC. At 573.7 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. Coordinates: -17.990°, -179.863°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 19:58:02 UTC	4.1mb	92 km NNE of Taltal, Chile -24.631°, -70.134°	56.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 92 km NNE of Taltal, Chile came in on November 18, 2025 at 19:58 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 56.4 km depth. The epicenter is at -24.631°, -70.134°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 19:52:58 UTC	2.2ml	18 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska 63.237°, -148.837°	68.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:52 UTC on November 18, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 18 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 68.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 63.237°N, -148.837°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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 19:47:46 UTC	4.3mb	191 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.469°, 159.871°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 191 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on November 18, 2025, with origin time 19:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.469°N, 159.871°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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 18:32:00 UTC	2.5ml	88 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.547°, -160.312°	11.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 88 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on November 18, 2025 at 18:32 UTC. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 4.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 54.547°, -160.312°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 18:25:34 UTC	2.8ml	85 km ENE of Circle, Alaska 66.064°, -142.269°	4.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 85 km ENE of Circle, Alaska at 18:25 UTC on November 18, 2025. At a depth of just 4.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 66.064°, -142.269°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 18:09:47 UTC	2.3md	8 km W of Templeton, CA 35.552°, -120.790°	4.8 km	11	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 8 km W of Templeton, CA on November 18, 2025 at 18:09 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.1 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. Nearby residents submitted 11 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. At a depth of just 4.8 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 35.552°N, -120.790°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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 18:06:18 UTC	2.2md	7 km W of Templeton, CA 35.552°, -120.787°	4.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 7 km W of Templeton, CA on November 18, 2025 at 18:06 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 4.6 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: 35.552°, -120.787°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 17:54:30 UTC	4.1mw	7 km W of Templeton, CA 35.553°, -120.788°	4.9 km	1,099	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 7 km W of Templeton, CA at 17:54 UTC on November 18, 2025. More than 1,099 people across the region submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the shaking was widely perceived. A tsunami evaluation was automatically initiated given the magnitude and location. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 10 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 5.0 — considered strong. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. 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. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 17:36:28 UTC	2.4ml	24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 32.137°, -101.076°	8.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas came in on November 18, 2025 at 17:36 UTC. At a depth of 8.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 32.137°, -101.076°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 17:32:11 UTC	2.4ml	88 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.583°, -160.060°	12.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:32 UTC on November 18, 2025, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 88 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 4.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 12.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.583°, -160.060°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 17:00:29 UTC	2.2ml	64 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.162°, -153.165°	141.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 18, 2025 at 17:00 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 64 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska. The event originated approximately 141.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 60.162°N, -153.165°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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 16:57:52 UTC	2.2ml	14 km W of Trapper Creek, Alaska 62.305°, -150.507°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 14 km W of Trapper Creek, Alaska on November 18, 2025 at 16:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 62.305°, -150.507°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 16:23:07 UTC	2.2ml	58 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 56.919°, -155.138°	9.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 58 km W of Akhiok, Alaska on November 18, 2025, with origin time 16:23 UTC. The event originated approximately 9.1 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 56.919°, -155.138°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 15:48:47 UTC	2.4ml	27 km E of Akhiok, Alaska 56.994°, -153.724°	16.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 18, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 27 km E of Akhiok, Alaska, logged at 15:48 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 16.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 56.994°, -153.724°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 15:46:34 UTC	4.4mb	118 km SW of Bushehr, Iran 28.166°, 50.037°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 118 km SW of Bushehr, Iran with origin time 15:46 UTC on November 18, 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 28.166°, 50.037°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 15:41:15 UTC	2.1ml	6 km NNW of Chacra, Colorado 39.635°, -107.469°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 6 km NNW of Chacra, Colorado on November 18, 2025, with origin time 15:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 7.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 39.635°N, -107.469°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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 15:35:29 UTC	5.3mww	Mid-Indian Ridge -11.981°, 65.746°	10.0 km	-	-	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge on November 18, 2025 at 15:35 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -11.981°N, 65.746°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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 15:13:54 UTC	2.0ml	24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 32.138°, -101.080°	8.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas on November 18, 2025, with origin time 15:13 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 8.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 32.138°, -101.080°. 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.
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 15:12:09 UTC	4.5mb	50 km ESE of Union, Philippines 9.634°, 126.553°	12.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 18, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 50 km ESE of Union, Philippines, logged at 15:12 UTC. At a depth of 12.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 9.634°, 126.553°. 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 18, 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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