Earthquakes on November 21, 2025: 245 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 23:58:06 UTC	2.4md	10 km ENE of Hidden Valley Lake, CA 38.835°, -122.450°	9.0 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 10 km ENE of Hidden Valley Lake, CA on November 21, 2025, with origin time 23:58 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 9.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 38.835°, -122.450°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 23:54:04 UTC	2.6ml	19 km NW of Fox River, Alaska 59.995°, -151.185°	39.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:54 UTC on November 21, 2025, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 19 km NW of Fox River, Alaska. The event originated approximately 39.9 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 59.995°, -151.185°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 23:48:46 UTC	2.1ml	26 km WSW of Petersville, Alaska 62.410°, -151.249°	76.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:48 UTC on November 21, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 26 km WSW of Petersville, Alaska. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 76.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 62.410°, -151.249°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 23:47:18 UTC	2.1ml	84 km E of McCarthy, Alaska 61.569°, -141.365°	8.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 84 km E of McCarthy, Alaska with origin time 23:47 UTC on November 21, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 8.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.569°, -141.365°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 23:44:57 UTC	2.4md	2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico 18.008°, -66.735°	14.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 21, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico at 23:44 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 18.008°, -66.735°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 23:35:31 UTC	4.3mb	201 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.564°, 158.359°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 21, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 201 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia, logged at 23:35 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.6 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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 49.564°N, 158.359°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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 23:27:36 UTC	3.0md	68 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico 19.079°, -66.570°	18.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:27 UTC on November 21, 2025, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 68 km N of Tierras Nuevas Poniente, Puerto Rico. The hypocenter lay at 18.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.079°, -66.570°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 22:56:22 UTC	4.3mb	50 km W of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste -9.148°, 123.928°	96.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 21, 2025 at 22:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 50 km W of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste. The hypocenter lay at 96.9 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -9.148°, 123.928°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 22:49:08 UTC	4.3mb	150 km ENE of Noda, Japan 40.556°, 143.491°	36.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 150 km ENE of Noda, Japan on November 21, 2025 at 22:49 UTC. At a depth of 36.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 40.556°, 143.491°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 22:45:21 UTC	2.5ml	87 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.152°, -140.731°	1.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 87 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska on November 21, 2025 at 22:45 UTC. At a depth of just 1.5 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 60.152°N, -140.731°E. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 22:38:09 UTC	5.6mww	206 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.666°, 158.558°	12.0 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 21, 2025 at 22:38 UTC, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 206 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. 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 21, 2025. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.2 (light). The hypocenter lay at 12.0 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 49.666°, 158.558°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 22:33:25 UTC	4.1mb	267 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 52.720°, -161.368°	10.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 21, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 267 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska, logged at 22:33 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.0, classified as weak shaking. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.720°, -161.368°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 22:21:49 UTC	2.7ml	54 km S of Adak, Alaska 51.389°, -176.493°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 21, 2025 at 22:21 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 54 km S of Adak, Alaska. 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. Coordinates: 51.389°, -176.493°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 22:18:29 UTC	2.1ml	27 km NNW of Glacier View, Alaska 62.049°, -147.776°	30.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 21, 2025 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 27 km NNW of Glacier View, Alaska. The event originated approximately 30.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 62.049°, -147.776°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 22:15:28 UTC	2.3ml	28 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska 62.045°, -148.558°	15.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 21, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 28 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska at 22:15 UTC. At a depth of 15.2 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 62.045°N, -148.558°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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 22:02:40 UTC	2.1ml	31 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska 63.361°, -145.445°	8.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 31 km NNE of Paxson, Alaska with origin time 22:02 UTC on November 21, 2025. The event originated approximately 8.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 63.361°N, -145.445°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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 21:24:39 UTC	3.1ml	20 km N of Heron, Montana 48.243°, -115.918°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 20 km N of Heron, Montana with origin time 21:24 UTC on November 21, 2025. 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. The epicenter is at 48.243°, -115.918°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 20:34:12 UTC	2.1ml	6 km NNW of Hope, Alaska 60.966°, -149.700°	31.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 6 km NNW of Hope, Alaska at 20:34 UTC on November 21, 2025. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 2.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 31.7 km depth. Coordinates: 60.966°, -149.700°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 19:59:00 UTC	2.4ml	5 km N of Stroud, Oklahoma 35.797°, -96.654°	7.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 5 km N of Stroud, Oklahoma came in on November 21, 2025 at 19:59 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 35.797°N, -96.654°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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 19:56:08 UTC	2.0ml	66 km S of Beaver, Alaska 65.771°, -147.237°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 21, 2025 at 19:56 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 66 km S of Beaver, Alaska. 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. Geolocation places the event at 65.771°N, -147.237°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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 19:47:06 UTC	4.5mb	17 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica 9.273°, -84.142°	45.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 17 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica on November 21, 2025 at 19:47 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 45.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 9.273°, -84.142°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 19:35:50 UTC	2.6ml	26 km SSW of Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico 36.494°, -108.524°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 26 km SSW of Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico came in on November 21, 2025 at 19:35 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 36.494°, -108.524°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 18:52:41 UTC	2.0ml	47 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska 63.003°, -148.568°	71.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 21, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 47 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska, logged at 18:52 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 71.5 km depth. The epicenter is at 63.003°, -148.568°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 18:49:40 UTC	4.3mb	124 km SW of Adak, Alaska 51.231°, -178.105°	45.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 124 km SW of Adak, Alaska with origin time 18:49 UTC on November 21, 2025. The event originated approximately 45.6 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 51.231°N, -178.105°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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 18:24:31 UTC	2.4ml	49 km N of Valdez, Alaska 61.572°, -146.383°	22.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 49 km N of Valdez, Alaska on November 21, 2025 at 18:24 UTC. At a depth of 22.3 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 61.572°N, -146.383°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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 18:03:02 UTC	2.0ml	46 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.459°, -150.805°	11.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 46 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska came in on November 21, 2025 at 18:03 UTC. At a depth of 11.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 63.459°N, -150.805°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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 17:43:38 UTC	4.4mb	183 km NNW of Likisá, Timor Leste -6.964°, 125.004°	562.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 183 km NNW of Likisá, Timor Leste with origin time 17:43 UTC on November 21, 2025. At 562.8 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -6.964°, 125.004°. 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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 17:43:22 UTC	2.3ml	8 km NNW of Forsan, Texas 32.182°, -101.401°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 21, 2025 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 8 km NNW of Forsan, Texas. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 6.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.182°N, -101.401°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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 17:43:06 UTC	4.4mb	68 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 50.322°, 156.912°	54.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 21, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 68 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia at 17:43 UTC. At a depth of 54.6 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 50.322°N, 156.912°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.
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 17:37:49 UTC	4.9mb	105 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.120°, 157.894°	68.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:37 UTC on November 21, 2025, a magnitude 4.9 tremor occurred 105 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 68.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.120°N, 157.894°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.

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 21, 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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