Earthquakes on December 2, 2025: 252 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 23:57:35 UTC	2.9ml	93 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska 54.086°, -162.816°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 2, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 93 km SSE of False Pass, Alaska, logged at 23:57 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. Coordinates: 54.086°, -162.816°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 23:54:50 UTC	2.0ml	13 km S of Talkeetna, Alaska 62.206°, -150.097°	18.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 2, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 13 km S of Talkeetna, Alaska, logged at 23:54 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 62.206°, -150.097°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 23:47:29 UTC	2.2ml	14 km NE of Milford, Utah 38.508°, -112.916°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 14 km NE of Milford, Utah on December 2, 2025, with origin time 23:47 UTC. At a depth of just 1.1 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: 38.508°, -112.916°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 23:39:57 UTC	2.0md	3 km ENE of Cholame, CA 35.733°, -120.265°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 3 km ENE of Cholame, CA on December 2, 2025 at 23:39 UTC. The event originated approximately 5.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 35.733°, -120.265°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 23:37:36 UTC	2.2md	0 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico 17.994°, -66.827°	14.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 0 km W of Indios, Puerto Rico on December 2, 2025 at 23:37 UTC. It arrived roughly 20 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 14.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 17.994°, -66.827°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 23:35:28 UTC	5.6mww	Fiji region -20.857°, -178.954°	620.0 km	-	I	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 2, 2025 at 23:35 UTC, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck in the Fiji region. 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 2, 2025. At 620.0 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.4 (weak). The epicenter is at -20.857°, -178.954°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 23:28:31 UTC	4.4mwr	68 km S of Pocito, Argentina -32.297°, -68.518°	37.5 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 68 km S of Pocito, Argentina with origin time 23:28 UTC on December 2, 2025. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 37.5 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 -32.297°N, -68.518°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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 23:07:13 UTC	2.2ml	51 km W of Cantwell, Alaska 63.391°, -149.986°	3.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 51 km W of Cantwell, Alaska with origin time 23:07 UTC on December 2, 2025. At a depth of just 3.1 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. Geolocation places the event at 63.391°N, -149.986°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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 22:57:52 UTC	4.9mb	174 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu -12.447°, 166.870°	204.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected 174 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu on December 2, 2025, with origin time 22:57 UTC. The event originated approximately 204.1 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -12.447°, 166.870°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 22:41:46 UTC	2.2ml	13 km NNE of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska 61.886°, -148.650°	5.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 2, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 13 km NNE of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska at 22:41 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.6 km depth. Coordinates: 61.886°, -148.650°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 22:39:10 UTC	2.1ml	40 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.242°, -152.587°	62.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 40 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska on December 2, 2025 at 22:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 62.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 59.242°N, -152.587°E. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 22:34:50 UTC	3.2ml	57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.659°, -104.382°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico came in on December 2, 2025 at 22:34 UTC. At a depth of 6.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.659°, -104.382°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 22:27:14 UTC	2.2md	7 km S of Boonville, CA 38.945°, -123.356°	4.6 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 7 km S of Boonville, CA came in on December 2, 2025 at 22:27 UTC. At a depth of just 4.6 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.945°, -123.356°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 22:20:36 UTC	3.3ml	17 km NNE of Maeser, Utah 40.612°, -109.472°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:20 UTC on December 2, 2025, a magnitude 3.3 tremor occurred 17 km NNE of Maeser, Utah. At a depth of just 0.0 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 40.612°, -109.472°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 22:06:53 UTC	2.1md	12 km NE of Coalinga, CA 36.203°, -120.244°	9.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 12 km NE of Coalinga, CA on December 2, 2025, with origin time 22:06 UTC. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 36.203°, -120.244°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 21:44:02 UTC	2.4ml	21 km N of Barstow, CA 35.091°, -117.036°	0.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 21 km N of Barstow, CA at 21:44 UTC on December 2, 2025. At a depth of just 0.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 35.091°, -117.036°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 20:44:23 UTC	2.3ml	41 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska 57.907°, -154.178°	64.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 41 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska came in on December 2, 2025 at 20:44 UTC. At a depth of 64.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 57.907°, -154.178°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 20:18:07 UTC	4.2mb	15 km N of Uychi, Uzbekistan 41.219°, 71.938°	15.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 2, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 15 km N of Uychi, Uzbekistan, logged at 20:18 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 15.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 41.219°, 71.938°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 20:15:23 UTC	2.0ml	22 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska 61.595°, -150.931°	59.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 2, 2025 at 20:15 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 22 km WNW of Susitna, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 59.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 61.595°N, -150.931°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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 19:57:55 UTC	4.7mb	Kermadec Islands region -27.694°, 179.448°	514.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded in the Kermadec Islands region on December 2, 2025 at 19:57 UTC. At 514.9 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Coordinates: -27.694°, 179.448°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 19:44:19 UTC	2.1ml	5 km S of Houston, Alaska 61.581°, -149.815°	53.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 2, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 5 km S of Houston, Alaska, logged at 19:44 UTC. At a depth of 53.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.581°, -149.815°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 19:31:54 UTC	2.2ml	53 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.367°, -152.397°	86.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:31 UTC on December 2, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 53 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 86.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 60.367°, -152.397°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 18:51:56 UTC	2.3md	11 km ENE of Kanarraville, Utah 37.568°, -113.063°	13.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 2, 2025 at 18:51 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 11 km ENE of Kanarraville, Utah. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. The hypocenter lay at 13.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 37.568°, -113.063°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 18:36:29 UTC	2.1ml	29 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.482°, -151.143°	0.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 2, 2025 at 18:36 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 29 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska. 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 epicenter is at 63.482°, -151.143°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 18:12:37 UTC	2.4ml	91 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.622°, -154.702°	2.3 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 91 km S of Kokhanok, Alaska on December 2, 2025, with origin time 18:12 UTC. At a depth of just 2.3 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. Geolocation places the event at 58.622°N, -154.702°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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 17:24:19 UTC	4.4mb	82 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.935°, 156.062°	70.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 2, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 82 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia at 17:24 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 70.8 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 49.935°, 156.062°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 16:41:09 UTC	2.8md	74 km WNW of Bayview, CA 40.914°, -125.043°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 2, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 74 km WNW of Bayview, CA at 16:41 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 40.914°, -125.043°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 16:36:09 UTC	4.3mb	42 km SSE of Kieta, Papua New Guinea -6.570°, 155.774°	175.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 2, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 42 km SSE of Kieta, Papua New Guinea, logged at 16:36 UTC. At a depth of 175.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: -6.570°, 155.774°. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 16:21:54 UTC	2.1ml	21 km N of Stanton, Texas 32.319°, -101.817°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 21 km N of Stanton, Texas on December 2, 2025 at 16:21 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 32.319°N, -101.817°E. 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.
2025-12-02 2025-12-02 16:13:58 UTC	3.7md	2 km SSE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic 18.568°, -68.971°	113.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 2, 2025 at 16:13 UTC, a magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck 2 km SSE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic. The event originated approximately 113.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 18.568°, -68.971°. 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.

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 December 2, 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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