Earthquakes on November 23, 2025: 217 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 23:54:43 UTC	2.6ml	5 km S of Highland, CA 34.087°, -117.216°	5.2 km	21	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 23, 2025 at 23:54 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 5 km S of Highland, CA. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Nearby residents submitted 21 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. The event originated approximately 5.2 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 34.087°N, -117.216°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 23:44:37 UTC	4.3ml	103 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.242°, -64.557°	21.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 103 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands on November 23, 2025 at 23:44 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 21.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 19.242°N, -64.557°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 23:37:08 UTC	2.0ml	69 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska 63.175°, -147.656°	4.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 69 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska on November 23, 2025, with origin time 23:37 UTC. At a depth of just 4.1 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 63.175°, -147.656°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 23:20:02 UTC	4.3mb	123 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste -7.371°, 126.290°	433.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 23, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 123 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste, logged at 23:20 UTC. At 433.0 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: -7.371°, 126.290°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 22:54:11 UTC	2.7ml	33 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.583°, -105.148°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 33 km SE of Wright, Wyoming on November 23, 2025 at 22:54 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 43.583°N, -105.148°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 22:35:44 UTC	2.2ml	119 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.385°, -164.471°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 23, 2025 at 22:35 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 119 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 35.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.385°, -164.471°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 22:27:57 UTC	4.3mb	Southern Qinghai, China 34.957°, 97.344°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 23, 2025 at 22:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Southern Qinghai, China. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 34.957°, 97.344°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 22:21:05 UTC	2.1ml	38 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska 60.914°, -151.825°	71.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 23, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 38 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska, logged at 22:21 UTC. At a depth of 71.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 60.914°, -151.825°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 22:18:27 UTC	4.4mb	121 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines 4.934°, 126.456°	51.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 23, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 121 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines, logged at 22:18 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 51.4 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 4.934°N, 126.456°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 22:09:25 UTC	3.4ml	15 km ENE of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.094°, -151.413°	28.0 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded 15 km ENE of Ninilchik, Alaska on November 23, 2025 at 22:09 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 28.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 60.094°, -151.413°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 22:06:47 UTC	2.1ml	87 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.587°, -160.112°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 23, 2025 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 87 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.587°, -160.112°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 21:54:06 UTC	2.4ml	92 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.578°, -164.732°	17.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 92 km SE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 21:54 UTC on November 23, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 17.8 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 53.578°, -164.732°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 21:25:38 UTC	4.2mb	120 km E of Yamada, Japan 39.281°, 143.326°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 120 km E of Yamada, Japan came in on November 23, 2025 at 21:25 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. Geolocation places the event at 39.281°N, 143.326°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 21:22:01 UTC	4.4mb	79 km NE of Le Vauclin, Martinique 14.985°, -60.259°	50.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 23, 2025 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 79 km NE of Le Vauclin, Martinique. The hypocenter lay at 50.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 14.985°, -60.259°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 21:19:13 UTC	2.3ml	51 km N of Aleneva, Alaska 58.523°, -153.000°	67.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 51 km N of Aleneva, Alaska at 21:19 UTC on November 23, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 67.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 58.523°, -153.000°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 21:10:18 UTC	4.0mb	118 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.908°, 158.904°	62.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 118 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on November 23, 2025, with origin time 21:10 UTC. The event originated approximately 62.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.908°N, 158.904°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 20:49:56 UTC	2.0ml	20 km NNE of Skwentna, Alaska 62.158°, -151.255°	70.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 20 km NNE of Skwentna, Alaska came in on November 23, 2025 at 20:49 UTC. At a depth of 70.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 62.158°N, -151.255°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 20:40:24 UTC	4.9mb	109 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia -9.107°, 111.851°	64.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 109 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia at 20:40 UTC on November 23, 2025. At a depth of 64.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -9.107°, 111.851°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 20:30:18 UTC	4.1ml	24 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska 59.283°, -154.471°	148.8 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 23, 2025 at 20:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 24 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 2.0 — considered weak. The hypocenter lay at 148.8 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 59.283°N, -154.471°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 20:18:34 UTC	2.1ml	19 km NNE of Willow, Alaska 61.905°, -149.891°	11.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 19 km NNE of Willow, Alaska on November 23, 2025 at 20:18 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 61.905°N, -149.891°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 19:33:31 UTC	2.0md	1 km S of Peñuelas, Puerto Rico 18.042°, -66.723°	10.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 1 km S of Peñuelas, Puerto Rico at 19:33 UTC on November 23, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.042°, -66.723°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 19:19:02 UTC	3.0ml	270 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 52.690°, -161.392°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 270 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska came in on November 23, 2025 at 19:19 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 52.690°, -161.392°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 18:58:51 UTC	2.2ml	97 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.501°, -160.032°	9.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 97 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on November 23, 2025 at 18:58 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 9.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.501°, -160.032°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 18:27:12 UTC	2.0ml	35 km NW of Mentasta Lake, Alaska 63.109°, -144.336°	0.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 35 km NW of Mentasta Lake, Alaska on November 23, 2025 at 18:27 UTC. At a depth of just 0.7 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: 63.109°, -144.336°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 18:25:35 UTC	2.2ml	54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.681°, -104.361°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico with origin time 18:25 UTC on November 23, 2025. 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 31.681°N, -104.361°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 18:15:54 UTC	2.3ml	14 km WNW of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.932°, -146.914°	13.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 14 km WNW of Tatitlek, Alaska on November 23, 2025, with origin time 18:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 13.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 60.932°N, -146.914°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 18:07:01 UTC	4.6mb	170 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.612°, 161.047°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 23, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 170 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 18:07 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.612°N, 161.047°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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 18:00:04 UTC	2.1ml	45 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska 57.781°, -155.115°	62.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 45 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska with origin time 18:00 UTC on November 23, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 62.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 57.781°, -155.115°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 17:40:11 UTC	4.1mb	153 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.665°, 160.815°	47.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 153 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on November 23, 2025 at 17:40 UTC. At a depth of 47.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 52.665°, 160.815°. 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.
2025-11-23 2025-11-23 17:25:31 UTC	2.6ml	102 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.454°, -160.035°	18.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 102 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on November 23, 2025, with origin time 17:25 UTC. The event originated approximately 18.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.454°, -160.035°. 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.

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 23, 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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