Earthquakes on May 25, 2026: 215 Worldwide, Largest M6.9

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 23:40:26 UTC	4.3mb	32 km NE of Calama, Chile -22.265°, -68.691°	115.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 25, 2026 at 23:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 32 km NE of Calama, Chile. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 115.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -22.265°, -68.691°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 23:40:22 UTC	2.0ml	54 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.500°, -152.840°	104.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:40 UTC on May 25, 2026, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 54 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska. Coming 10 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 104.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 59.500°, -152.840°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 23:36:18 UTC	4.6mb	128 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga -14.938°, -173.210°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:36 UTC on May 25, 2026, a magnitude 4.6 tremor occurred 128 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -14.938°, -173.210°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 23:34:26 UTC	2.4md	31 km W of Petrolia, CA 40.291°, -124.645°	15.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
May 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 31 km W of Petrolia, CA, logged at 23:34 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. At a depth of 15.9 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 40.291°N, -124.645°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 23:31:56 UTC	4.6mb	73 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 53.362°, 159.607°	86.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 73 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 23:31 UTC on May 25, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 86.7 km depth. The epicenter is at 53.362°, 159.607°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 23:20:44 UTC	2.0ml	57 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.955°, -154.417°	123.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 57 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska at 23:20 UTC on May 25, 2026. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 123.2 km depth. The epicenter is at 58.955°, -154.417°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 22:45:56 UTC	2.0ml	10 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska 61.168°, -146.532°	1.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 10 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska on May 25, 2026, with origin time 22:45 UTC. At a depth of just 1.6 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 61.168°N, -146.532°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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 22:24:56 UTC	2.3md	13 km WSW of Toms Place, CA 37.501°, -118.812°	5.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 13 km WSW of Toms Place, CA came in on May 25, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 37.501°, -118.812°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 22:14:49 UTC	4.6mb	148 km W of Neiafu, Tonga -18.682°, -175.387°	218.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.6 event was detected 148 km W of Neiafu, Tonga on May 25, 2026, with origin time 22:14 UTC. At 218.6 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at -18.682°N, -175.387°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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 22:11:40 UTC	4.5mb	15 km ENE of Calama, Chile -22.387°, -68.797°	123.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 15 km ENE of Calama, Chile came in on May 25, 2026 at 22:11 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 123.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -22.387°, -68.797°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 22:08:45 UTC	4.3mb	28 km NE of Calama, Chile -22.253°, -68.748°	113.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 28 km NE of Calama, Chile on May 25, 2026 at 22:08 UTC. At a depth of 113.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -22.253°, -68.748°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 22:03:41 UTC	4.9mb	177 km WSW of Nabire, Indonesia -3.992°, 134.030°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected 177 km WSW of Nabire, Indonesia on May 25, 2026, with origin time 22:03 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -3.992°, 134.030°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 22:03:22 UTC	4.7mb	10 km E of Calama, Chile -22.472°, -68.823°	114.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 10 km E of Calama, Chile on May 25, 2026 at 22:03 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 114.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -22.472°, -68.823°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 21:52:20 UTC	6.9mww	33 km ENE of Calama, Chile -22.385°, -68.611°	109.0 km	83	VI	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 25, 2026 at 21:52 UTC, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck 33 km ENE of Calama, Chile. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 6.3 (very strong). 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 May 25, 2026. 83 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The hypocenter lay at 109.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at -22.385°, -68.611°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M6.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 21:49:44 UTC	4.3mb	30 km W of Yomitan, Japan 26.406°, 127.436°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 30 km W of Yomitan, Japan with origin time 21:49 UTC on May 25, 2026. 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 26.406°N, 127.436°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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 21:11:16 UTC	4.3mb	Volcano Islands, Japan region 25.312°, 140.972°	196.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 25, 2026, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Volcano Islands, Japan region at 21:11 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 196.6 km depth. Coordinates: 25.312°, 140.972°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 20:39:20 UTC	5.6mww	113 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia 1.111°, 126.091°	31.1 km	-	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded 113 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia on May 25, 2026 at 20:39 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.1 — considered moderate. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 31.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 1.111°N, 126.091°E. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 20:36:07 UTC	2.5ml	17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 35.314°, -117.805°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 17 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA with origin time 20:36 UTC on May 25, 2026. The event originated approximately 7.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 35.314°, -117.805°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 20:23:15 UTC	2.6ml	13 km SSE of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA 33.920°, -119.461°	9.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On May 25, 2026 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 13 km SSE of Santa Cruz Is. (E end), CA. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 9.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 33.920°N, -119.461°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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 19:49:35 UTC	2.1md	2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico 18.011°, -66.737°	12.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 2 km NW of Tallaboa, Puerto Rico, logged at 19:49 UTC. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 12.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 18.011°, -66.737°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 19:48:07 UTC	2.4md	3 km E of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico 18.013°, -66.740°	12.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded 3 km E of Magas Arriba, Puerto Rico on May 25, 2026 at 19:48 UTC. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 18.013°, -66.740°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 19:38:34 UTC	3.2ml	18 km N of Leadore, Idaho 44.840°, -113.319°	12.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 18 km N of Leadore, Idaho with origin time 19:38 UTC on May 25, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 12.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 44.840°, -113.319°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 19:09:52 UTC	2.8ml	85 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.622°, -160.029°	2.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 85 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska came in on May 25, 2026 at 19:09 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. At a depth of just 2.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Geolocation places the event at 54.622°N, -160.029°E. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 18:53:07 UTC	4.7mb	69 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.374°, 167.783°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 69 km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu with origin time 18:53 UTC on May 25, 2026. 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 -17.374°, 167.783°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 18:50:00 UTC	4.3mb	3 km N of Traganón, Greece 37.929°, 21.314°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:50 UTC on May 25, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 3 km N of Traganón, Greece. 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 37.929°, 21.314°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 18:47:31 UTC	2.2md	12 km SSW of Huron, CA 36.111°, -120.173°	9.4 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
May 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 12 km SSW of Huron, CA, logged at 18:47 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.4 km depth. Coordinates: 36.111°, -120.173°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 18:17:41 UTC	3.0ml	99 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.503°, -159.931°	32.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:17 UTC on May 25, 2026, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 99 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska. The event originated approximately 32.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.503°N, -159.931°E. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 17:53:31 UTC	3.7ml	44 km S of Diomede, Alaska 65.361°, -168.996°	10.7 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 44 km S of Diomede, Alaska, logged at 17:53 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.3, classified as weak shaking. At a depth of 10.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 65.361°, -168.996°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 16:48:12 UTC	4.5mb	104 km NNE of Manokwari, Indonesia -0.079°, 134.583°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 104 km NNE of Manokwari, Indonesia on May 25, 2026 at 16:48 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -0.079°, 134.583°. 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.
2026-05-25 2026-05-25 16:16:58 UTC	2.6ml	33 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska 61.817°, -150.762°	58.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
May 25, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 33 km NNW of Susitna, Alaska, logged at 16:16 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 58.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 61.817°, -150.762°. 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 May 25, 2026. 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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