Earthquakes on November 20, 2025: 246 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 23:54:57 UTC	2.8md	8 km W of Templeton, CA 35.559°, -120.794°	4.2 km	18	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 20, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 8 km W of Templeton, CA, logged at 23:54 UTC. The event generated 18 citizen felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of just 4.2 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: 35.559°, -120.794°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 23:48:21 UTC	4.4mb	60 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica 8.891°, -84.075°	10.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:48 UTC on November 20, 2025, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 60 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica. The hypocenter lay at 10.1 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 8.891°, -84.075°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 23:46:37 UTC	3.7ml	78 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska 52.375°, -169.545°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.7 event was detected 78 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska on November 20, 2025, with origin time 23:46 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 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 52.375°N, -169.545°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 23:39:46 UTC	2.7ml	34 km SW of False Pass, Alaska 54.670°, -163.846°	112.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 34 km SW of False Pass, Alaska on November 20, 2025 at 23:39 UTC. At a depth of 112.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 54.670°N, -163.846°E. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 23:37:24 UTC	2.8ml	4 km SW of Knik-Fairview, Alaska 61.479°, -149.651°	53.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.8 event was detected 4 km SW of Knik-Fairview, Alaska on November 20, 2025, with origin time 23:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 53.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.479°, -149.651°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 23:36:07 UTC	5.1mww	104 km NNW of Hirara, Japan 25.630°, 124.812°	125.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 20, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 104 km NNW of Hirara, Japan at 23:36 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 125.1 km depth. The epicenter is at 25.630°, 124.812°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 23:34:02 UTC	4.2mb	68 km N of Khandūd, Afghanistan 37.560°, 72.447°	191.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 68 km N of Khandūd, Afghanistan came in on November 20, 2025 at 23:34 UTC. At a depth of 191.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 37.560°N, 72.447°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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 23:31:41 UTC	4.3mb	297 km E of Levuka, Fiji -18.009°, -177.875°	612.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 297 km E of Levuka, Fiji on November 20, 2025 at 23:31 UTC. At 612.9 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -18.009°N, -177.875°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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 23:26:29 UTC	2.7ml	44 km NE of Cold Bay, Alaska 55.485°, -162.254°	162.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 44 km NE of Cold Bay, Alaska with origin time 23:26 UTC on November 20, 2025. The event originated approximately 162.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 55.485°, -162.254°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 22:57:42 UTC	2.1ml	12 km WNW of Fishhook, Alaska 61.778°, -149.457°	10.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 12 km WNW of Fishhook, Alaska on November 20, 2025, with origin time 22:57 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 10.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.778°N, -149.457°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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 22:55:18 UTC	2.2ml	83 km SSE of Igiugig, Alaska 58.702°, -155.082°	135.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
At 22:55 UTC on November 20, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 83 km SSE of Igiugig, Alaska. The event originated approximately 135.9 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 58.702°N, -155.082°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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 22:53:51 UTC	2.8ml	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas 32.339°, -101.075°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas came in on November 20, 2025 at 22:53 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 3.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 6.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 32.339°, -101.075°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 22:43:00 UTC	2.0ml	54 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.075°, -151.423°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 54 km SSE of Denali National Park, Alaska came in on November 20, 2025 at 22:43 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. The epicenter is at 63.075°, -151.423°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 22:39:13 UTC	2.3ml	57 km N of Petersville, Alaska 63.011°, -150.834°	108.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 20, 2025 at 22:39 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 57 km N of Petersville, Alaska. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 108.4 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 63.011°, -150.834°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 22:27:23 UTC	2.2md	8 km W of Templeton, CA 35.559°, -120.795°	4.0 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 8 km W of Templeton, CA on November 20, 2025, with origin time 22:27 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 2.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 4.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 35.559°, -120.795°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 21:39:13 UTC	4.9mb	54 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan 36.240°, 71.267°	113.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 54 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan came in on November 20, 2025 at 21:39 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 113.7 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 36.240°N, 71.267°E. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 21:11:22 UTC	4.6mb	99 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia 2.789°, 95.544°	29.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 20, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 99 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia at 21:11 UTC. At a depth of 29.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 2.789°N, 95.544°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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 21:08:58 UTC	2.2ml	74 km W of Karluk, Alaska 57.613°, -155.701°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 20, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 74 km W of Karluk, Alaska at 21:08 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 57.613°N, -155.701°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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 21:03:31 UTC	4.5mb	Banda Sea -6.823°, 129.735°	165.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Banda Sea came in on November 20, 2025 at 21:03 UTC. At a depth of 165.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -6.823°, 129.735°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 20:56:04 UTC	4.1mb	74 km E of Kalāleh, Iran 37.332°, 56.328°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 20, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 74 km E of Kalāleh, Iran at 20:56 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. Geolocation places the event at 37.332°N, 56.328°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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 20:50:37 UTC	2.5ml	9 km SE of Malibu, CA 33.953°, -118.736°	12.6 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 20, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 9 km SE of Malibu, CA, logged at 20:50 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 12.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 33.953°, -118.736°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 20:48:01 UTC	2.3ml	9 km WNW of Healdton, Oklahoma 34.271°, -97.582°	11.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 9 km WNW of Healdton, Oklahoma on November 20, 2025, with origin time 20:48 UTC. 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 11.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 34.271°, -97.582°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 20:41:28 UTC	3.1ml	6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas 32.338°, -101.076°	7.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 20, 2025 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas. The event originated approximately 7.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 32.338°, -101.076°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 20:37:57 UTC	4.9mb	61 km E of Suklayin, Philippines 15.663°, 122.117°	39.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.9 seismic event took place 61 km E of Suklayin, Philippines on November 20, 2025 at 20:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 39.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 15.663°, 122.117°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 20:09:21 UTC	2.3md	5 km WSW of San Francisco Zoo, CA 37.713°, -122.550°	7.3 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 5 km WSW of San Francisco Zoo, CA with origin time 20:09 UTC on November 20, 2025. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 7.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 37.713°, -122.550°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 19:50:49 UTC	2.3ml	32 km NW of Beluga, Alaska 61.372°, -151.443°	74.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 32 km NW of Beluga, Alaska on November 20, 2025 at 19:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 74.5 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 61.372°N, -151.443°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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 19:45:23 UTC	4.7mb	39 km NNW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina -31.238°, -68.939°	116.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 39 km NNW of Villa Basilio Nievas, Argentina on November 20, 2025 at 19:45 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 116.9 km depth. Coordinates: -31.238°, -68.939°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 19:43:57 UTC	4.2mb	20 km SSW of Lugu, Taiwan 23.572°, 120.700°	19.1 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place 20 km SSW of Lugu, Taiwan on November 20, 2025 at 19:43 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 19.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 23.572°, 120.700°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 19:20:18 UTC	2.0ml	30 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska 63.348°, -145.428°	11.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 20, 2025 at 19:20 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 30 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 2.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 11.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 63.348°, -145.428°. 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.
2025-11-20 2025-11-20 19:08:35 UTC	4.4mb	45 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste -8.842°, 124.188°	99.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 45 km NNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste at 19:08 UTC on November 20, 2025. At a depth of 99.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -8.842°N, 124.188°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.

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 20, 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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