Earthquakes on December 3, 2025: 227 Worldwide, Largest M5.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 23:23:32 UTC	3.4ml	0 km ESE of Carnforth, United Kingdom 54.130°, -2.765°	10.0 km	330	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 0 km ESE of Carnforth, United Kingdom came in on December 3, 2025 at 23:23 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 330 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 54.130°N, -2.765°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 23:17:42 UTC	4.2mwr	38 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand -40.583°, 176.394°	25.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 3, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 38 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand, logged at 23:17 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.5 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 25.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -40.583°N, 176.394°E. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 23:05:31 UTC	2.0md	8 km ESE of Ash Flat, Arkansas 36.191°, -91.517°	13.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:05 UTC on December 3, 2025, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 8 km ESE of Ash Flat, Arkansas. The event originated approximately 13.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 36.191°, -91.517°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 23:04:03 UTC	2.0ml	42 km WSW of Olancha, CA 36.140°, -118.440°	7.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 42 km WSW of Olancha, CA on December 3, 2025, with origin time 23:04 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 7.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 36.140°N, -118.440°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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 22:48:01 UTC	2.3md	6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 38.836°, -122.793°	1.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
December 3, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA, logged at 22:48 UTC. At a depth of just 1.9 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 38.836°, -122.793°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 22:47:13 UTC	4.5mwr	32 km ESE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand -40.505°, 176.224°	19.7 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:47 UTC on December 3, 2025, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 32 km ESE of Mangatainoka, New Zealand. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 19.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at -40.505°N, 176.224°E. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 22:46:44 UTC	2.9ml	107 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska 54.497°, -159.679°	28.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 107 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on December 3, 2025 at 22:46 UTC. At a depth of 28.5 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 54.497°, -159.679°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 22:35:45 UTC	2.6ml	42 km WSW of Olancha, CA 36.135°, -118.440°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 3, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 42 km WSW of Olancha, CA, logged at 22:35 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. At a depth of 6.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 36.135°N, -118.440°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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 21:56:07 UTC	4.1mb	59 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia 51.200°, 157.218°	87.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 59 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia on December 3, 2025, with origin time 21:56 UTC. The event originated approximately 87.4 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: 51.200°, 157.218°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 21:51:46 UTC	4.1mb	75 km W of Bojnūrd, Iran 37.463°, 56.480°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 75 km W of Bojnūrd, Iran came in on December 3, 2025 at 21:51 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 37.463°, 56.480°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 21:12:01 UTC	2.4ml	31 km ENE of Gabbs, Nevada 38.982°, -117.587°	13.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 31 km ENE of Gabbs, Nevada on December 3, 2025, with origin time 21:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 13.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 38.982°, -117.587°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 20:49:33 UTC	4.1mb	Fiji region -20.203°, -178.105°	560.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place in the Fiji region on December 3, 2025 at 20:49 UTC. At 560.2 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. Geolocation places the event at -20.203°N, -178.105°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 20:46:05 UTC	2.2ml	39 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska 62.153°, -152.067°	102.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 39 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska on December 3, 2025 at 20:46 UTC. At a depth of 102.6 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 62.153°N, -152.067°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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 20:24:53 UTC	2.0ml	59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.646°, -104.445°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on December 3, 2025 at 20:24 UTC. The event originated approximately 6.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.646°, -104.445°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 20:16:54 UTC	2.2ml	46 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.622°, -104.121°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 46 km NW of Toyah, Texas with origin time 20:16 UTC on December 3, 2025. 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 event originated approximately 6.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.622°, -104.121°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 19:10:39 UTC	4.3mb	50 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 50.488°, 156.773°	86.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 3, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 50 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia at 19:10 UTC. At a depth of 86.3 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 50.488°N, 156.773°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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 18:00:35 UTC	3.2ml	94 km S of Unalaska, Alaska 53.032°, -166.700°	35.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.2 seismic event took place 94 km S of Unalaska, Alaska on December 3, 2025 at 18:00 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 53.032°, -166.700°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 17:55:35 UTC	2.1ml	57 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.049°, -152.745°	102.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 57 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska on December 3, 2025 at 17:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 102.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 60.049°, -152.745°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 17:51:30 UTC	3.5md	102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 19.488°, -68.211°	76.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.5 earthquake 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at 17:51 UTC on December 3, 2025. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 76.0 km depth. Coordinates: 19.488°, -68.211°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 17:36:42 UTC	4.7mb	224 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -4.498°, 154.285°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded 224 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on December 3, 2025 at 17:36 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 10.0 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 -4.498°N, 154.285°E. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 16:57:05 UTC	2.9ml	80 km NE of Akutan, Alaska 54.607°, -164.835°	153.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 80 km NE of Akutan, Alaska with origin time 16:57 UTC on December 3, 2025. The event originated approximately 153.7 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 54.607°, -164.835°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 16:49:58 UTC	2.5ml	10 km ESE of Loco, Oklahoma 34.287°, -97.581°	10.1 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 3, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 10 km ESE of Loco, Oklahoma at 16:49 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 10.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 34.287°, -97.581°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 16:42:27 UTC	5.0mb	Kermadec Islands region -31.548°, -178.409°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 3, 2025 at 16:42 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck in the Kermadec Islands region. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on December 3, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -31.548°, -178.409°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 15:54:36 UTC	4.5mb	Izu Islands, Japan region 29.475°, 141.453°	78.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 15:54 UTC on December 3, 2025. At a depth of 78.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. Coordinates: 29.475°, 141.453°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 15:18:50 UTC	2.8md	21 km SW of Toms Place, CA 37.428°, -118.851°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 21 km SW of Toms Place, CA came in on December 3, 2025 at 15:18 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.6 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.428°, -118.851°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 14:45:21 UTC	4.3mb	35 km WNW of Barishal, Pakistan 36.416°, 74.314°	47.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 14:45 UTC on December 3, 2025, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 35 km WNW of Barishal, Pakistan. The event originated approximately 47.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 36.416°, 74.314°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 14:41:01 UTC	4.4mb	54 km ESE of Onagawa Chō, Japan 38.316°, 142.048°	57.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 3, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 54 km ESE of Onagawa Chō, Japan, logged at 14:41 UTC. At a depth of 57.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 38.316°, 142.048°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 14:20:51 UTC	2.3md	1 km W of Madera, CA 36.959°, -120.073°	20.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 3, 2025 at 14:20 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck 1 km W of Madera, CA. The hypocenter lay at 20.6 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 36.959°, -120.073°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 14:19:02 UTC	4.3mb	8 km WNW of Camotlán de Miraflores, Mexico 19.244°, -104.313°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 8 km WNW of Camotlán de Miraflores, Mexico at 14:19 UTC on December 3, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 19.244°, -104.313°. 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.
2025-12-03 2025-12-03 14:05:05 UTC	4.3mb	198 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.273°, 159.484°	23.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.3 event was detected 198 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on December 3, 2025, with origin time 14:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 23.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 51.273°N, 159.484°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.

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 3, 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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