Earthquakes on December 24, 2024
243
EARTHQUAKES on December 24, 2024
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
138 km deep · 1 person felt it
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
2
M4.0–4.9
32
M3.0–3.9
16
M2.0–2.9
53
M1.0–1.9
140
Activity Summary
243
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
2
M5.0+ events
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
5.9
25 km SE of Tinogasta, Argentina
22:42 UTC · 138.0 km deep
Felt by 1
5.0
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
05:39 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
13 km SW of Caracolí, Colombia
20:33 UTC · 74.0 km deep
Felt by 9
4.8
15 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
19:19 UTC · 36.4 km deep
Felt by 2
4.8
187 km NE of Bitung, Indonesia
10:42 UTC · 70.6 km deep
4.7
26 km NNW of Villarrica, Chile
16:49 UTC · 94.0 km deep
Felt by 8
4.7
29 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu
14:12 UTC · 37.1 km deep
Felt by 2
4.6
3 km WSW of Harrison, Philippines
23:32 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Felt by 1
Earthquake Map — December 24, 2024
All Earthquakes — December 24, 2024
Showing 30 of 103 (filtered from 243)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 23:32:45 UTC | 4.6mb | 3 km WSW of Harrison, Philippines 13.434°, 120.401° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 3 km WSW of Harrison, Philippines came in on December 24, 2024 at 23:32 UTC. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 23:04:34 UTC | 2.0md | 3 km ESE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.971°, -66.860° | 18.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 3 km ESE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico on December 24, 2024 at 23:04 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 22:57:49 UTC | 2.8ml | 11 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming 43.719°, -105.353° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 11 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming on December 24, 2024 at 22:57 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 22:42:25 UTC | 5.9mww | 25 km SE of Tinogasta, Argentina -28.205°, -67.365° | 138.0 km | 1 | IV | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 24, 2024 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck 25 km SE of Tinogasta, Argentina. 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 December 24, 2024. See the M5.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 21:56:14 UTC | 2.0ml | 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.668°, -104.449° | 5.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
December 24, 2024 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 21:56 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 21:55:31 UTC | 3.0ml | 46 km SE of Atka, Alaska 51.941°, -173.660° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.0 earthquake 46 km SE of Atka, Alaska at 21:55 UTC on December 24, 2024. It arrived roughly 8 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 21:53:49 UTC | 4.4mb | 83 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -24.066°, -67.124° | 196.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 83 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on December 24, 2024, with origin time 21:53 UTC. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 21:43:50 UTC | 4.5mb | Scotia Sea -60.668°, -41.196° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 24, 2024 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Scotia Sea. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 21:16:06 UTC | 2.2md | 4 km E of Steele, Missouri 36.089°, -89.783° | 9.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km E of Steele, Missouri with origin time 21:16 UTC on December 24, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 21:12:24 UTC | 2.5ml | 173 km WSW of Point Hope, Alaska 67.535°, -170.251° | 18.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 173 km WSW of Point Hope, Alaska on December 24, 2024 at 21:12 UTC. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 20:33:34 UTC | 4.9mb | 13 km SW of Caracolí, Colombia 6.318°, -74.832° | 74.0 km | 9 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 13 km SW of Caracolí, Colombia with origin time 20:33 UTC on December 24, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 20:29:05 UTC | 2.4ml | 36 km ESE of Atka, Alaska 52.114°, -173.691° | 13.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 24, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 36 km ESE of Atka, Alaska at 20:29 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. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 20:19:38 UTC | 2.7ml | 28 km WNW of False Pass, Alaska 54.908°, -163.848° | 107.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.7 earthquake 28 km WNW of False Pass, Alaska at 20:19 UTC on December 24, 2024. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 20:07:46 UTC | 4.1mb | 97 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -24.436°, -67.254° | 183.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 97 km WSW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina on December 24, 2024 at 20:07 UTC. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 19:31:24 UTC | 2.1ml | 3 km NNE of San Pedro, CA 33.760°, -118.274° | 11.4 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 3 km NNE of San Pedro, CA on December 24, 2024 at 19:31 UTC. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 19:28:03 UTC | 2.4ml | 19 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska 59.898°, -153.835° | 155.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 19:28 UTC on December 24, 2024, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 19 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 19:19:44 UTC | 4.8mb | 15 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.720°, 168.165° | 36.4 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 24, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 15 km W of Port-Vila, Vanuatu at 19:19 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 19:15:08 UTC | 2.1ml | 34 km S of False Pass, Alaska 54.549°, -163.504° | 12.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 34 km S of False Pass, Alaska with origin time 19:15 UTC on December 24, 2024. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 2.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 19:13:14 UTC | 2.1ml | 34 km S of False Pass, Alaska 54.548°, -163.510° | 11.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 24, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 34 km S of False Pass, Alaska at 19:13 UTC. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 2.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 18:22:27 UTC | 4.4mb | 36 km W of Chlórakas, Cyprus 34.737°, 32.017° | 10.0 km | 5 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 36 km W of Chlórakas, Cyprus came in on December 24, 2024 at 18:22 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 18:09:48 UTC | 2.4ml | 46 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.728°, -104.089° | 7.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 46 km W of Mentone, Texas at 18:09 UTC on December 24, 2024. The event was offshore. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 17:23:53 UTC | 2.3md | 3 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.954°, -66.869° | 12.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 3 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico on December 24, 2024 at 17:23 UTC. Coming 7 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 16:56:24 UTC | 4.3mb | 2 km NNE of Citeureup, Indonesia -6.464°, 106.890° | 132.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 2 km NNE of Citeureup, Indonesia with origin time 16:56 UTC on December 24, 2024. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 16:49:54 UTC | 4.7mwr | 26 km NNW of Villarrica, Chile -39.051°, -72.297° | 94.0 km | 8 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 26 km NNW of Villarrica, Chile at 16:49 UTC on December 24, 2024. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 16:48:00 UTC | 2.3ml | 52 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska 62.949°, -149.317° | 68.3 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 52 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska on December 24, 2024 at 16:48 UTC. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 16:46:57 UTC | 3.3ml | 17 km NE of Yerington, Nevada 39.119°, -119.046° | 5.5 km | 2 | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.3 seismic event took place 17 km NE of Yerington, Nevada on December 24, 2024 at 16:46 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 3 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 16:40:07 UTC | 2.0ml | 46 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.729°, -104.086° | 6.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 24, 2024 at 16:40 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 46 km W of Mentone, Texas. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 16:27:28 UTC | 4.5mb | Greenland Sea 75.653°, 8.109° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded near Greenland Sea on December 24, 2024 at 16:27 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 16:10:09 UTC | 4.3mb | 42 km ENE of Stratford, New Zealand -39.144°, 174.702° | 217.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 24, 2024, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 42 km ENE of Stratford, New Zealand at 16:10 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2024-12-24 2024-12-24 15:46:25 UTC | 4.4mb | 4 km SSW of Āwash, Ethiopia 8.940°, 40.154° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 4 km SSW of Āwash, Ethiopia on December 24, 2024 at 15:46 UTC. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 4.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.4 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 24, 2024. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.