Global Earthquake Report: November 1, 2025 - Magnitude 6.0 Quake Hits Southeast Indian Ridge (2025)

Imagine the ground trembling beneath your feet – that was the reality for many around the world on November 1st, 2025. Our planet experienced a significant day of seismic activity. Let's dive into the details of the World Earthquake Report for that Saturday, and see just how much the Earth shook! This report, brought to you by EarthquakeMonitor, summarizes all earthquakes above magnitude 3 that occurred worldwide during the 24-hour period of November 1st, 2025. And remember, this kind of data is constantly being updated, so what we know now is always evolving.

The Big Picture: A Seismically Active Day

In a nutshell, November 1st, 2025, saw a total of 590 earthquakes of magnitude 2.0 or greater! That's a lot of shaking! Here's the breakdown:

• Magnitude 6+: 1 earthquake
• Magnitude 5+: 8 earthquakes
• Magnitude 4+: 42 earthquakes
• Magnitude 3+: 167 earthquakes
• Magnitude 2+: 372 earthquakes

Thankfully, there were no earthquakes of magnitude 7 or higher. A magnitude 7+ quake can cause widespread devastation, so we dodged a major bullet that day.

Energy Released: Putting it into Perspective

The total seismic energy released on November 1st, 2025, is estimated to be 1.1 x 10^14 joules. That's a massive number! To put it into perspective, that's equivalent to 29.5 gigawatt hours of energy, or about 25,375 tons of TNT. Another way to visualize it? It's roughly equal to the energy released by one earthquake of magnitude 6.2. If you're curious to learn more about how earthquake energy is calculated, you can check out this resource: https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/energy.html. It breaks down the complex science in an easy-to-understand way.

Top 10 Largest Earthquakes (Past 24 Hours)

Here's a rundown of the ten largest earthquakes recorded during this period:

1. Mag 6.0: Southeast Indian Ridge (Saturday, Nov 1, 2025, at 02:53 am GMT +6) - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/22338739/2025-10-31/20h53/magnitude6-Southeast-Indian-Ridge.html]
2. Mag 5.4: South Pacific Ocean, Fiji (Saturday, Nov 1, 2025, at 05:56 am GMT +12) - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22338202/mag5quake-Oct-31-2025-South-of-Fiji-Islands.html]
3. Mag 5.2: South Atlantic Ocean, 124 km north of Visokoi Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (Friday, Oct 31, 2025, at 11:51 pm GMT -2) - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22339592/mag5quake-Nov-1-2025-South-Sandwich-Islands-Region.html]
4. Mag 5.2: South Atlantic Ocean, 61 km south of Bristol Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (Friday, Oct 31, 2025, at 05:30 pm GMT -2) - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22338482/mag5quake-Oct-31-2025-South-Sandwich-Islands-Region.html]
5. Mag 5.1: South Pacific Ocean, 163 km northwest of Jayapura, Indonesia (Saturday, Nov 1, 2025, at 01:32 pm GMT +9) - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22340043/mag5quake-Nov-1-2025-Indonesia-Near-North-Coast-of-West-Papua.html]
6. Mag 5.0: South Sandwich Islands Region (Friday, Oct 31, 2025, at 11:16 pm GMT -2) - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22339514/mag4quake-Nov-1-2025-South-Sandwich-Islands-Region.html]
7. Mag 5.0: Philippine Sea, 94 km east of Mati, Philippines (Saturday, Nov 1, 2025, at 05:27 am GMT +8) - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22338831/mag5quake-Oct-31-2025-Mindanao-Philippines.html]
8. Mag 5.0: Philippine Sea, 143 km southeast of Mati, Philippines (Saturday, Nov 1, 2025, at 05:21 am GMT +8) - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22338812/mag4quake-Oct-31-2025-Philippines-Philippine-Islands-Region.html]
9. Mag 5.0: North Pacific Ocean, 152 km east of Ostrov Shumshu Island, Kamchatka, Russia (Saturday, Nov 1, 2025, at 04:29 am Kamchatka time) - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22338803/mag5quake-Oct-31-2025-Russia-176-km-From-Severo-Kurilysk.html]
10. Mag 4.9: Aru Sea, 63 km south of Pulau Aiduma Island, Provinsi Papua Barat, Indonesia (Saturday, Nov 1, 2025, at 08:20 am GMT +9) - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22339181/mag4quake-Oct-31-2025-West-Papua-Region-Indonesia.html]

Earthquakes Reported Felt: When the Shaking Hits Home

While large-magnitude earthquakes get the headlines, even smaller quakes can be felt by people nearby. Here are some of the earthquakes reported as being felt on that day:

1. Mag 2.7: 16 km northwest of Murcia, Murcia, Spain (Friday, Oct 31, 2025, at 10:34 am Madrid time) - 55 reports - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22336510/quake-felt-Oct-31-2025-Near-Murcia-Murcia-Spain.html]
2. Mag 2.6: 19 km northwest of Murcia, Murcia, Spain (Friday, Oct 31, 2025, at 12:32 pm Madrid time) - 16 reports - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22336913/quake-felt-Oct-31-2025-Near-Murcia-Murcia-Spain.html]
3. Mag 3.3: 20 km east of Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand (Friday, Oct 31, 2025, at 08:31 pm Auckland time) - 14 reports - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22336162/mag4quake-Oct-31-2025-New-Zealand.html]
4. Mag 4.8: 64 km east of Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand (Saturday, Nov 1, 2025, at 01:47 pm Auckland time) - 4 reports - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22339407/mag4quake-Nov-1-2025-New-Zealand.html]
5. Mag 2.3: 1.1 mi southeast of Talladega, Talladega County, Alabama, United States (Friday, Oct 31, 2025, at 03:48 am Chicago time) - 3 reports - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22337016/mag2quake-Oct-31-2025-1-km-SE-of-Talladega-Alabama.html]
6. Mag 5.0: Philippine Sea, 94 km east of Mati, Philippines (Saturday, Nov 1, 2025, at 05:27 am GMT +8) - 3 reports - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22338831/mag5quake-Oct-31-2025-Mindanao-Philippines.html]
7. Mag 3.9: Philippine Sea, 42 km northwest of Cogan, Philippines (Friday, Oct 31, 2025, at 11:57 pm Manila time) - 3 reports - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22337820/quake-felt-Oct-31-2025-Near-Dasmarinas-Calabarzon-Philippines.html]
8. Mag 3.7: 57 km south of Mazatenango, Departamento de Suchitepequez, Guatemala (Friday, Oct 31, 2025, at 01:05 am Guatemala time) - 2 reports - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22336100/mag3quake-Oct-31-2025-Guatemala.html]
9. Mag 3.9: 30 km south of Ovalle, Provincia de Limari, Region de Coquimbo, Chile (Friday, Oct 31, 2025, at 08:45 pm Santiago time) - 2 reports - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22339240/mag4quake-Oct-31-2025-Coquimbo-Chile.html]
10. Mag 5.0: Philippine Sea, 143 km southeast of Mati, Philippines (Saturday, Nov 1, 2025, at 05:21 am GMT +8) - 2 reports - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22338812/mag4quake-Oct-31-2025-Philippines-Philippine-Islands-Region.html]
11. Mag 4.2: 60 km southeast of Balikesir, Balikesir, Turkey (Saturday, Nov 1, 2025, at 07:58 am Istanbul time) - 2 reports - [https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22340097/mag4quake-Nov-1-2025-Turkey-Tuerkiye.html]

Earthquake Stats: A Visual Overview

To get a better understanding of earthquake activity, seismologists often use visual representations. These charts illustrate:

• The number of earthquakes and the energy released over time.
• The number of earthquakes and the energy released over different magnitude ranges.
• The relationship between the magnitude of earthquakes and the energy released over time.

These visualizations help scientists identify patterns and trends in seismic activity.

A Day of Global Shaking... But Was It Unusual?

So, November 1st, 2025, was a busy day for earthquakes. But was it unusually busy? That's where things get interesting... Seismic activity is constantly fluctuating, and what seems like a lot on one day might be perfectly normal compared to long-term averages. Some scientists believe that increased seismic activity in one region could potentially trigger activity in other regions, while others argue that these events are largely independent. What do you think? Do you believe there's a connection between earthquakes in different parts of the world, or are they simply random occurrences? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!