Earthquakes on December 3, 2023
450
EARTHQUAKES on December 3, 2023
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
20 km deep · 96 people felt it
Elevated activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
29
M4.0–4.9
192
M3.0–3.9
12
M2.0–2.9
46
M1.0–1.9
171
Activity Summary
450
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Elevated
Activity level
29
M5.0+ events
Geographic Breakdown
By US State
Top Countries (International)
Northern Mariana Islands
2
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
6.9
34 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines
19:49 UTC · 20.0 km deep
Felt by 96
6.6
47 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines
10:35 UTC · 19.0 km deep
Felt by 60
6.0
58 km E of Marihatag, Philippines
14:35 UTC · 13.0 km deep
Felt by 3
5.7
37 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines
10:39 UTC · 45.3 km deep
Felt by 1
5.6
61 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines
10:54 UTC · 36.1 km deep
5.5
69 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines
10:53 UTC · 39.4 km deep
5.4
56 km E of Marihatag, Philippines
21:43 UTC · 24.2 km deep
05.4
81 km E of Marihatag, Philippines
12:39 UTC · 28.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — December 3, 2023
All Earthquakes — December 3, 2023
Showing 30 of 279 (filtered from 450)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 23:57:48 UTC | 4.4mb | 11 km E of Gamut, Philippines 8.523°, 126.342° | 35.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 11 km E of Gamut, Philippines with origin time 23:57 UTC on December 3, 2023. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.1 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 23:43:42 UTC | 3.9md | 98 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico 19.352°, -66.273° | 94.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded 98 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico on December 3, 2023 at 23:43 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 23:28:26 UTC | 2.0ml | 24 km ENE of Noatak, Alaska 67.667°, -162.457° | 3.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 3, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 24 km ENE of Noatak, Alaska at 23:28 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 23:25:12 UTC | 5.1mb | 44 km NE of Barcelona, Philippines 8.402°, 126.758° | 58.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 44 km NE of Barcelona, Philippines came in on December 3, 2023 at 23:25 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 23:23:47 UTC | 4.5mb | 55 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines 9.098°, 126.773° | 47.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 55 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines at 23:23 UTC on December 3, 2023. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 23:16:16 UTC | 4.6mb | 52 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 8.362°, 126.862° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
December 3, 2023 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 52 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines, logged at 23:16 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 6.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 23:15:12 UTC | 4.3mb | 19 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines 8.242°, 126.587° | 59.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 3, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 19 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines at 23:15 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 23:14:26 UTC | 3.0ml | 49 km SSW of Adak, Alaska 51.439°, -176.789° | 36.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 49 km SSW of Adak, Alaska on December 3, 2023 at 23:14 UTC. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 23:11:00 UTC | 2.1ml | 1 km N of Point Possession, Alaska 60.934°, -150.691° | 45.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 1 km N of Point Possession, Alaska on December 3, 2023, with origin time 23:11 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 23:09:47 UTC | 2.6ml | 32 km SW of Empire, Nevada 40.358°, -119.599° | 12.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 32 km SW of Empire, Nevada on December 3, 2023 at 23:09 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:55:09 UTC | 4.5mb | 38 km ENE of Bacolod, Philippines 9.083°, 126.606° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 38 km ENE of Bacolod, Philippines on December 3, 2023, with origin time 22:55 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 6.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:42:17 UTC | 5.1mb | 71 km E of Marihatag, Philippines 8.704°, 126.936° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.1 seismic event took place 71 km E of Marihatag, Philippines on December 3, 2023 at 22:42 UTC. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:38:51 UTC | 4.5mb | 76 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines 8.649°, 126.969° | 43.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 76 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines came in on December 3, 2023 at 22:38 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:37:26 UTC | 2.3ml | 38 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska 60.238°, -153.626° | 169.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
December 3, 2023 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 38 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska, logged at 22:37 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:31:40 UTC | 4.2mb | 22 km NE of Hinatuan, Philippines 8.504°, 126.485° | 80.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:31 UTC on December 3, 2023, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 22 km NE of Hinatuan, Philippines. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:30:04 UTC | 4.5mb | 43 km E of Marihatag, Philippines 8.749°, 126.683° | 49.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 43 km E of Marihatag, Philippines on December 3, 2023 at 22:30 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:26:54 UTC | 2.0ml | 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.675°, -104.198° | 6.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 22:26 UTC on December 3, 2023, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 55 km NW of Toyah, Texas. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:23:17 UTC | 4.7mb | Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands 19.239°, 145.443° | 175.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the Maug Islands region, Northern Mariana Islands with origin time 22:23 UTC on December 3, 2023. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:20:32 UTC | 4.8mb | 52 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 8.562°, 126.774° | 54.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded 52 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines on December 3, 2023 at 22:20 UTC. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:15:09 UTC | 2.1ml | 7 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.395°, -120.518° | -0.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 3, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 7 km S of Princeton, Canada at 22:15 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:12:37 UTC | 4.4mb | 69 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines 8.569°, 126.934° | 54.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 3, 2023, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 69 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines at 22:12 UTC. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:08:22 UTC | 4.9mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 31.530°, 139.671° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
December 3, 2023 brought a magnitude 4.9 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region, logged at 22:08 UTC. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:08:05 UTC | 4.5mb | 13 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines 8.744°, 126.405° | 80.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
December 3, 2023 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 13 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines, logged at 22:08 UTC. It arrived roughly 2 hours after a larger magnitude 5.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:06:22 UTC | 4.5mb | 53 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines 8.662°, 126.765° | 59.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 3, 2023 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 53 km ESE of Marihatag, Philippines. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 6.6 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 22:05:48 UTC | 4.6mb | 7 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania 45.542°, 26.376° | 138.8 km | 34 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 3, 2023 at 22:05 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 7 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 21:57:11 UTC | 4.5mb | 13 km ENE of Bacolod, Philippines 8.997°, 126.397° | 59.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 13 km ENE of Bacolod, Philippines on December 3, 2023 at 21:57 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 21:55:57 UTC | 4.4mb | 97 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines 8.781°, 127.192° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:55 UTC on December 3, 2023, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 97 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 4.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 21:53:10 UTC | 4.2mb | 59 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines 8.002°, 126.993° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 59 km NE of Kinablangan, Philippines at 21:53 UTC on December 3, 2023. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 4.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 21:47:38 UTC | 4.6mb | 26 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines 8.870°, 126.550° | 63.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded 26 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines on December 3, 2023 at 21:47 UTC. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2023-12-03 2023-12-03 21:43:38 UTC | 5.4mb | 56 km E of Marihatag, Philippines 8.740°, 126.806° | 24.2 km | - | III | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 5.4 event was detected 56 km E of Marihatag, Philippines on December 3, 2023, with origin time 21:43 UTC. It arrived roughly 7 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M5.4 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on December 3, 2023. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.