Earthquakes on November 29, 2025: 241 Worldwide, Largest M5.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 23:42:46 UTC	5.3mww	Kermadec Islands region -27.163°, -176.572°	36.4 km	-	-	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region with origin time 23:42 UTC on November 29, 2025. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 36.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -27.163°, -176.572°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 23:28:07 UTC	4.3mb	196 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.312°, 159.553°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:28 UTC on November 29, 2025, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 196 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 51.312°, 159.553°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 23:24:52 UTC	4.2mb	west of Macquarie Island -56.579°, 146.335°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 seismic event took place west of Macquarie Island on November 29, 2025 at 23:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -56.579°N, 146.335°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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 23:03:37 UTC	4.1mb	41 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan 40.588°, 141.980°	56.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 29, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 41 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan at 23:03 UTC. At a depth of 56.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 40.588°, 141.980°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 22:53:04 UTC	4.5mb	167 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.847°, 160.111°	30.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 167 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 22:53 UTC on November 29, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 30.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 51.847°, 160.111°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 22:47:50 UTC	5.8mww	west of Macquarie Island -56.511°, 147.451°	10.0 km	-	-	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake was recorded west of Macquarie Island on November 29, 2025 at 22:47 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 -56.511°N, 147.451°E. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 22:30:07 UTC	2.5ml	101 km W of Elfin Cove, Alaska 58.186°, -138.071°	9.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 101 km W of Elfin Cove, Alaska with origin time 22:30 UTC on November 29, 2025. The event originated approximately 9.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 58.186°, -138.071°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 22:26:01 UTC	2.9ml	47 km E of Fort Bidwell, California 41.933°, -119.581°	0.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 47 km E of Fort Bidwell, California came in on November 29, 2025 at 22:26 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: 41.933°, -119.581°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 21:46:32 UTC	4.4mb	108 km E of Miyako, Japan 39.825°, 143.190°	29.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 108 km E of Miyako, Japan on November 29, 2025 at 21:46 UTC. The event originated approximately 29.9 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 39.825°, 143.190°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 21:25:43 UTC	4.2mb	Fiji region -21.201°, -178.908°	645.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 29, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the Fiji region, logged at 21:25 UTC. At 645.5 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Coordinates: -21.201°, -178.908°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 20:58:46 UTC	2.9ml	99 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.443°, -160.345°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 seismic event took place 99 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on November 29, 2025 at 20:58 UTC. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 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 54.443°, -160.345°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 20:33:05 UTC	3.1ml	80 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska 53.323°, -165.742°	17.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 80 km SE of Unalaska, Alaska with origin time 20:33 UTC on November 29, 2025. The event originated approximately 17.4 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 53.323°, -165.742°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 20:25:09 UTC	2.2ml	46 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.624°, -104.125°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 29, 2025 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 46 km NW of Toyah, Texas. 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 31.624°N, -104.125°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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 20:01:55 UTC	4.9mb	111 km WNW of Basco, Philippines 20.936°, 121.028°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 111 km WNW of Basco, Philippines came in on November 29, 2025 at 20:01 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 20.936°N, 121.028°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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 19:59:46 UTC	2.0ml	7 km SE of Port Graham, Alaska 59.305°, -151.738°	60.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 29, 2025 at 19:59 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 7 km SE of Port Graham, Alaska. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 60.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 59.305°, -151.738°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 19:32:49 UTC	4.3mwr	47 km ENE of Calama, Chile -22.332°, -68.482°	109.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 47 km ENE of Calama, Chile at 19:32 UTC on November 29, 2025. At a depth of 109.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -22.332°N, -68.482°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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 19:30:18 UTC	2.0ml	44 km N of Valdez, Alaska 61.530°, -146.471°	23.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 44 km N of Valdez, Alaska on November 29, 2025 at 19:30 UTC. At a depth of 23.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 61.530°, -146.471°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 19:29:51 UTC	4.4mwr	115 km WNW of Basco, Philippines 20.908°, 120.975°	24.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 29, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 115 km WNW of Basco, Philippines, logged at 19:29 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 24.6 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 20.908°N, 120.975°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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 19:25:42 UTC	2.1ml	9 km N of Coyle, Oklahoma 36.039°, -97.225°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 9 km N of Coyle, Oklahoma came in on November 29, 2025 at 19:25 UTC. At a depth of 7.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 36.039°, -97.225°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 19:17:30 UTC	2.2ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.662°, -104.395°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on November 29, 2025 at 19:17 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.662°, -104.395°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 19:07:04 UTC	3.2ml	96 km SE of False Pass, Alaska 54.174°, -162.493°	8.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 29, 2025 at 19:07 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 96 km SE of False Pass, Alaska. 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. Geolocation places the event at 54.174°N, -162.493°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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 18:55:01 UTC	4.2mb	southeast of the Loyalty Islands -22.924°, 170.941°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On November 29, 2025 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -22.924°, 170.941°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 18:18:28 UTC	4.8mww	Kermadec Islands region -27.230°, -176.205°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
November 29, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region, logged at 18:18 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -27.230°, -176.205°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 18:10:22 UTC	2.9md	9 km ENE of Rancho Tehama Reserve, CA 40.054°, -122.307°	62.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.9 event was detected 9 km ENE of Rancho Tehama Reserve, CA on November 29, 2025, with origin time 18:10 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 62.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 40.054°N, -122.307°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 18:03:51 UTC	4.2mb	116 km S of Hengchun, Taiwan 20.965°, 120.933°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 116 km S of Hengchun, Taiwan on November 29, 2025 at 18:03 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 20.965°N, 120.933°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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 17:59:05 UTC	4.1mb	79 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -24.244°, -67.096°	206.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 17:59 UTC on November 29, 2025, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 79 km W of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina. The event originated approximately 206.6 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 -24.244°N, -67.096°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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 17:36:04 UTC	3.8md	10 km NE of La Romana, Dominican Republic 18.503°, -68.918°	134.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.8 seismic event took place 10 km NE of La Romana, Dominican Republic on November 29, 2025 at 17:36 UTC. The event originated approximately 134.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 18.503°, -68.918°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 16:51:30 UTC	2.0ml	52 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska 59.602°, -150.169°	26.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 52 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska with origin time 16:51 UTC on November 29, 2025. The event originated approximately 26.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 59.602°N, -150.169°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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 16:44:03 UTC	4.2mb	278 km S of Suva, Fiji -20.650°, 178.592°	583.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 278 km S of Suva, Fiji with origin time 16:44 UTC on November 29, 2025. At 583.9 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: -20.650°, 178.592°. 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.
2025-11-29 2025-11-29 16:36:09 UTC	2.6ml	160 km W of Port Orford, Oregon 42.496°, -126.427°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 160 km W of Port Orford, Oregon on November 29, 2025 at 16:36 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 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 42.496°N, -126.427°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.

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 29, 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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