Earthquakes on November 28, 2025: 270 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 23:43:06 UTC	2.2md	9 km ESE of Clayton, CA 37.907°, -121.840°	3.2 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 28, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 9 km ESE of Clayton, CA, logged at 23:43 UTC. At a depth of just 3.2 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 (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The epicenter is at 37.907°, -121.840°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 23:38:55 UTC	2.2ml	30 km SSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska 62.076°, -150.513°	41.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 30 km SSW of Trapper Creek, Alaska on November 28, 2025, with origin time 23:38 UTC. The event originated approximately 41.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 62.076°, -150.513°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 22:53:31 UTC	4.6mb	257 km SW of Yanglong, China 37.191°, 96.339°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 257 km SW of Yanglong, China on November 28, 2025 at 22:53 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. Coordinates: 37.191°, 96.339°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 22:51:47 UTC	4.0mb	Fiji region -19.915°, -178.080°	414.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 28, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the Fiji region at 22:51 UTC. At 414.7 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The epicenter is at -19.915°, -178.080°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 22:46:29 UTC	5.3mb	southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge -47.501°, -13.447°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with origin time 22:46 UTC on November 28, 2025. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -47.501°, -13.447°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 22:40:44 UTC	4.8mww	139 km SSE of Koshima, Japan 29.114°, 131.201°	9.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.8 event was detected 139 km SSE of Koshima, Japan on November 28, 2025, with origin time 22:40 UTC. The event originated approximately 9.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 29.114°, 131.201°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 22:35:03 UTC	4.9mb	southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge -47.515°, -13.566°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 22:35 UTC on November 28, 2025. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: -47.515°, -13.566°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 22:00:35 UTC	3.6ml	86 km NW of Elfin Cove, Alaska 58.683°, -137.504°	10.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.6 event was detected 86 km NW of Elfin Cove, Alaska on November 28, 2025, with origin time 22:00 UTC. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.4 (light). 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 58.683°, -137.504°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 21:40:41 UTC	2.3ml	66 km E of Sand Point, Alaska 55.274°, -159.458°	2.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 66 km E of Sand Point, Alaska came in on November 28, 2025 at 21:40 UTC. At a depth of just 2.7 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: 55.274°, -159.458°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 21:23:44 UTC	4.6mb	172 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.125°, 156.146°	34.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 172 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia with origin time 21:23 UTC on November 28, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 34.0 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 49.125°, 156.146°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 21:12:38 UTC	2.2ml	28 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska 62.295°, -149.382°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 28 km ENE of Susitna North, Alaska came in on November 28, 2025 at 21:12 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 62.295°, -149.382°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 21:06:26 UTC	3.1ml	97 km SE of King Cove, Alaska 54.374°, -161.372°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 seismic event took place 97 km SE of King Cove, Alaska on November 28, 2025 at 21:06 UTC. 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. The epicenter is at 54.374°, -161.372°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 20:26:01 UTC	2.4ml	42 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska 61.497°, -146.598°	19.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 28, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 42 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska, logged at 20:26 UTC. At a depth of 19.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 61.497°, -146.598°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 20:11:44 UTC	4.6mb	228 km E of Neiafu, Tonga -18.801°, -171.821°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 28, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 228 km E of Neiafu, Tonga at 20:11 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 -18.801°N, -171.821°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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 20:06:08 UTC	5.8mww	7 km S of Amatenango de la Frontera, Mexico 15.368°, -92.104°	153.2 km	6	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 28, 2025 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 7 km S of Amatenango de la Frontera, Mexico. 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 28, 2025. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.8 (light). A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 153.2 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 15.368°, -92.104°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 19:40:20 UTC	4.3mb	Banda Sea -6.751°, 130.027°	122.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Banda Sea with origin time 19:40 UTC on November 28, 2025. The event originated approximately 122.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -6.751°N, 130.027°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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 19:35:18 UTC	3.4ml	103 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.508°, -159.763°	23.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 103 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska with origin time 19:35 UTC on November 28, 2025. The event originated approximately 23.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 54.508°, -159.763°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 19:32:59 UTC	3.2ml	99 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.535°, -159.809°	25.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.2 event was detected 99 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on November 28, 2025, with origin time 19:32 UTC. The event originated approximately 25.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.535°N, -159.809°E. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 19:28:32 UTC	2.0ml	8 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska 61.618°, -150.565°	53.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 8 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska with origin time 19:28 UTC on November 28, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 53.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 61.618°N, -150.565°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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 18:54:51 UTC	2.4ml	106 km S of McCarthy, Alaska 60.479°, -143.016°	1.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 28, 2025 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 106 km S of McCarthy, Alaska. At a depth of just 1.0 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 60.479°N, -143.016°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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 18:36:49 UTC	3.6md	187 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 19.990°, -64.451°	30.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.6 earthquake 187 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands came in on November 28, 2025 at 18:36 UTC. At a depth of 30.0 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 19.990°N, -64.451°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 18:26:52 UTC	4.2mb	295 km WNW of Houma, Tonga -20.669°, -178.089°	522.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 295 km WNW of Houma, Tonga came in on November 28, 2025 at 18:26 UTC. At 522.1 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The epicenter is at -20.669°, -178.089°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 18:23:46 UTC	2.2ml	17 km NW of Volcano, Hawaii 19.571°, -155.327°	16.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 17 km NW of Volcano, Hawaii on November 28, 2025, with origin time 18:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 16.0 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 19.571°, -155.327°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 17:59:55 UTC	4.8mb	South Indian Ocean -37.184°, 52.411°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near South Indian Ocean came in on November 28, 2025 at 17:59 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -37.184°N, 52.411°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 17:57:13 UTC	4.4mb	66 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.223°, 159.592°	67.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 66 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia came in on November 28, 2025 at 17:57 UTC. At a depth of 67.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.223°, 159.592°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 17:48:46 UTC	4.6mb	147 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga -17.458°, -174.594°	103.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:48 UTC on November 28, 2025, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 147 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga. The event originated approximately 103.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -17.458°, -174.594°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 17:39:40 UTC	3.0ml	60 km W of Karluk, Alaska 57.593°, -155.462°	76.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 28, 2025 at 17:39 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 60 km W of Karluk, Alaska. The event originated approximately 76.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 57.593°, -155.462°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 17:32:32 UTC	3.2ml	12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska 61.595°, -150.717°	64.1 km	1	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 12 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska came in on November 28, 2025 at 17:32 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 1.8, classified as weak shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 64.1 km depth. Coordinates: 61.595°, -150.717°. 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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 16:55:31 UTC	2.6ml	52 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.818°, -152.757°	88.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 52 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska on November 28, 2025 at 16:55 UTC. The event originated approximately 88.8 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 59.818°N, -152.757°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.
2025-11-28 2025-11-28 16:19:15 UTC	2.0ml	24 km W of Susitna, Alaska 61.562°, -150.974°	66.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 28, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 24 km W of Susitna, Alaska at 16:19 UTC. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 2.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 66.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.562°, -150.974°. 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.

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 28, 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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