Earthquakes on December 4, 2025: 241 Worldwide, Largest M5.8

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 23:05:56 UTC	3.0ml	15 km E of Wright, Wyoming 43.762°, -105.300°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 4, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 15 km E of Wright, Wyoming, logged at 23:05 UTC. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 43.762°N, -105.300°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 22:54:20 UTC	3.5ml	178 km SE of Perryville, Alaska 54.861°, -157.009°	3.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.5 event was detected 178 km SE of Perryville, Alaska on December 4, 2025, with origin time 22:54 UTC. At a depth of just 3.8 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. The epicenter is at 54.861°, -157.009°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 22:19:22 UTC	2.2ml	15 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska 60.011°, -151.979°	62.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:19 UTC on December 4, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 15 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska. The event originated approximately 62.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 60.011°, -151.979°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 21:48:29 UTC	2.6md	6 km S of Bajadero, Puerto Rico 18.365°, -66.691°	19.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 6 km S of Bajadero, Puerto Rico came in on December 4, 2025 at 21:48 UTC. At a depth of 19.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 18.365°, -66.691°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 21:36:03 UTC	3.4md	38 km SSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 17.389°, -64.826°	46.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 4, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.4 earthquake 38 km SSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, logged at 21:36 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 46.8 km depth. The epicenter is at 17.389°, -64.826°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 21:12:26 UTC	2.6ml	77 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska 62.691°, -152.213°	6.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 4, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 77 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska, logged at 21:12 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.2 km depth. Coordinates: 62.691°, -152.213°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 20:51:15 UTC	3.1md	36 km SSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands 17.416°, -64.847°	50.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.1 event was detected 36 km SSW of Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands on December 4, 2025, with origin time 20:51 UTC. The event originated approximately 50.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 17.416°N, -64.847°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 20:34:20 UTC	3.1md	76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.334°, -64.067°	33.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:34 UTC on December 4, 2025, a magnitude 3.1 tremor occurred 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hypocenter lay at 33.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.334°, -64.067°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 20:33:33 UTC	2.6ml	60 km NE of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.077°, -64.254°	9.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 4, 2025 at 20:33 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 60 km NE of Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hypocenter lay at 9.5 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 18.077°, -64.254°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 20:02:26 UTC	2.8mb_lg	6 km NW of Wilson, Kansas 38.870°, -98.519°	9.0 km	6	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded 6 km NW of Wilson, Kansas on December 4, 2025 at 20:02 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 38.870°, -98.519°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 19:43:05 UTC	4.7mb	188 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 51.359°, 159.433°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 4, 2025 at 19:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 188 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 51.359°N, 159.433°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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 19:38:36 UTC	3.1ml	10 km WNW of Anchorage, Alaska 61.255°, -150.070°	34.3 km	13	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 10 km WNW of Anchorage, Alaska came in on December 4, 2025 at 19:38 UTC. The event generated 13 citizen felt reports to the USGS. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.4, classified as weak shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 34.3 km depth. Coordinates: 61.255°, -150.070°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 19:23:53 UTC	3.3md	82 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico 19.041°, -65.374°	47.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 82 km N of Culebra, Puerto Rico with origin time 19:23 UTC on December 4, 2025. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 47.4 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 19.041°, -65.374°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 19:13:00 UTC	5.3mb	Kermadec Islands region -27.495°, -176.157°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region with origin time 19:13 UTC on December 4, 2025. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: -27.495°, -176.157°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 19:06:41 UTC	2.6ml	61 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.142°, -150.870°	123.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 61 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska on December 4, 2025 at 19:06 UTC. At a depth of 123.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 63.142°N, -150.870°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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 18:56:32 UTC	3.7md	88 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico 19.109°, -65.398°	32.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.7 earthquake 88 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico at 18:56 UTC on December 4, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 32.0 km depth. Coordinates: 19.109°, -65.398°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 18:32:05 UTC	4.1mb	94 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia 52.164°, 159.016°	61.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 94 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia came in on December 4, 2025 at 18:32 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 61.1 km depth. The epicenter is at 52.164°, 159.016°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 18:24:31 UTC	2.6ml	66 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska 62.385°, -148.253°	9.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 66 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska with origin time 18:24 UTC on December 4, 2025. The event originated approximately 9.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 62.385°, -148.253°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 18:16:06 UTC	4.3mb	South Sandwich Islands region -55.792°, -26.736°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 4, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the South Sandwich Islands region, logged at 18:16 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -55.792°N, -26.736°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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 17:46:27 UTC	4.5mb	South of Lombok, Indonesia -11.757°, 116.891°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake South of Lombok, Indonesia at 17:46 UTC on December 4, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at -11.757°, 116.891°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 17:39:29 UTC	3.9ml	33 km NNW of Eagle, Alaska 65.066°, -141.460°	2.5 km	2	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.9 earthquake 33 km NNW of Eagle, Alaska with origin time 17:39 UTC on December 4, 2025. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 4.3, classified as moderate shaking. At a depth of just 2.5 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 (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. Coordinates: 65.066°, -141.460°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 16:48:23 UTC	2.4md	4 km W of Cobb, CA 38.823°, -122.765°	1.8 km	4	-	-	Auto	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 4 km W of Cobb, CA came in on December 4, 2025 at 16:48 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of just 1.8 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 (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 38.823°N, -122.765°E. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 16:17:35 UTC	4.7mb	South Sandwich Islands region -55.379°, -24.725°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded in the South Sandwich Islands region on December 4, 2025 at 16:17 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: -55.379°, -24.725°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 15:12:17 UTC	2.0ml	54 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska 59.563°, -152.793°	75.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 4, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 54 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska at 15:12 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 75.7 km depth. Coordinates: 59.563°, -152.793°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 14:50:39 UTC	3.1md	77 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico 19.001°, -65.394°	59.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.1 earthquake 77 km NNE of Luquillo, Puerto Rico at 14:50 UTC on December 4, 2025. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 3.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 59.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.001°, -65.394°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 14:42:48 UTC	2.6ml	96 km S of False Pass, Alaska 53.996°, -163.653°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 4, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 96 km S of False Pass, Alaska at 14:42 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 53.996°, -163.653°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 14:42:20 UTC	4.2mb	153 km S of Martapura, Indonesia -4.791°, 114.751°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 4, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 153 km S of Martapura, Indonesia at 14:42 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. Coordinates: -4.791°, 114.751°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 14:16:25 UTC	2.0ml	41 km E of Chase, Alaska 62.520°, -149.309°	41.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 14:16 UTC on December 4, 2025, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 41 km E of Chase, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 41.7 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 62.520°, -149.309°. 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.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 13:52:53 UTC	3.8md	47 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands 18.745°, -64.683°	117.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 4, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.8 earthquake 47 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands at 13:52 UTC. At a depth of 117.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 18.745°, -64.683°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 13:44:53 UTC	2.8ml	84 km SSE of Chenega, Alaska 59.386°, -147.352°	21.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 84 km SSE of Chenega, Alaska with origin time 13:44 UTC on December 4, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 21.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 59.386°N, -147.352°E. 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.

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 4, 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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