Earthquakes on December 5, 2025: 243 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 23:53:42 UTC	2.3ml	48 km NNE of Aleneva, Alaska 58.474°, -152.669°	52.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 5, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 48 km NNE of Aleneva, Alaska at 23:53 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 52.7 km depth. The epicenter is at 58.474°, -152.669°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 23:40:53 UTC	4.6mb	West Chile Rise -44.136°, -82.117°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near West Chile Rise came in on December 5, 2025 at 23:40 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -44.136°N, -82.117°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 23:28:17 UTC	4.6mb	160 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.328°, 155.323°	64.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 160 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on December 5, 2025 at 23:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 64.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 49.328°, 155.323°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 23:14:58 UTC	3.7md	24 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 18.701°, -68.209°	167.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:14 UTC on December 5, 2025, a magnitude 3.7 tremor occurred 24 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The event originated approximately 167.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.701°N, -68.209°E. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 23:13:07 UTC	2.1ml	125 km SE of Akutan, Alaska 53.362°, -164.394°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 5, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 125 km SE of Akutan, Alaska at 23:13 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. Coordinates: 53.362°, -164.394°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 22:34:03 UTC	2.3md	7 km N of San Germán, Puerto Rico 18.152°, -67.049°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 7 km N of San Germán, Puerto Rico with origin time 22:34 UTC on December 5, 2025. The event originated approximately 7.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 18.152°, -67.049°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 22:12:47 UTC	2.2ml	79 km W of Akhiok, Alaska 56.835°, -155.464°	8.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 79 km W of Akhiok, Alaska on December 5, 2025 at 22:12 UTC. Coming 14 hours after a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 8.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 56.835°, -155.464°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 21:11:34 UTC	2.1md	4 km NNW of Weaverville, North Carolina 35.730°, -82.581°	3.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 5, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 4 km NNW of Weaverville, North Carolina, logged at 21:11 UTC. At a depth of just 3.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 35.730°, -82.581°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 21:09:10 UTC	2.1ml	61 km N of Chase, Alaska 62.994°, -149.909°	81.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:09 UTC on December 5, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 61 km N of Chase, Alaska. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 81.3 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 62.994°, -149.909°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 21:04:12 UTC	4.3mwr	31 km W of Pop, Uzbekistan 40.895°, 70.740°	19.2 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 5, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 31 km W of Pop, Uzbekistan at 21:04 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 19.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 40.895°, 70.740°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 20:45:02 UTC	2.2ml	32 km SE of Fox River, Alaska 59.671°, -150.521°	52.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 5, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 32 km SE of Fox River, Alaska, logged at 20:45 UTC. At a depth of 52.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 59.671°, -150.521°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 20:42:19 UTC	5.1mb	126 km S of Tambolaka, Indonesia -10.568°, 119.270°	16.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 126 km S of Tambolaka, Indonesia with origin time 20:42 UTC on December 5, 2025. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 16.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -10.568°, 119.270°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 20:37:51 UTC	2.2ml	10 km W of Forsan, Texas 32.101°, -101.476°	8.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 5, 2025 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 10 km W of Forsan, Texas. The event originated approximately 8.8 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 32.101°N, -101.476°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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 20:31:39 UTC	2.2ml	51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada 41.147°, -116.740°	10.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 51 km NE of Valmy, Nevada came in on December 5, 2025 at 20:31 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 41.147°N, -116.740°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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 20:14:30 UTC	2.8ml	58 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.943°, -164.948°	60.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 5, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 58 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska at 20:14 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 60.9 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 53.943°N, -164.948°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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 20:07:36 UTC	3.3ml	18 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.648°, -105.310°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 seismic event took place 18 km SE of Wright, Wyoming on December 5, 2025 at 20:07 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. Coordinates: 43.648°, -105.310°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 19:47:23 UTC	4.9mb	North Atlantic Ocean 7.027°, -46.227°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 5, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near North Atlantic Ocean at 19:47 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 7.027°, -46.227°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 19:37:21 UTC	4.5mb	8 km ESE of Padong, Philippines 18.029°, 120.826°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded 8 km ESE of Padong, Philippines on December 5, 2025 at 19:37 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 18.029°, 120.826°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 19:37:10 UTC	3.1md	84 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico 19.232°, -66.640°	21.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded 84 km N of Arecibo, Puerto Rico on December 5, 2025 at 19:37 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 21.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.232°, -66.640°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 19:33:40 UTC	5.5mww	201 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico 18.614°, -106.743°	10.0 km	-	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 5, 2025 at 19:33 UTC, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 201 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico. 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 5, 2025. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.3 (light). The hypocenter lay at 10.0 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 18.614°, -106.743°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 19:32:02 UTC	4.0md	89 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico 19.261°, -67.355°	38.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 5, 2025 at 19:32 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 89 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico. The event originated approximately 38.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.261°, -67.355°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 19:30:01 UTC	2.6ml	38 km NW of Stanton, Texas 32.356°, -102.104°	7.8 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 38 km NW of Stanton, Texas on December 5, 2025 at 19:30 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 7.8 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 32.356°, -102.104°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 19:24:33 UTC	4.7mb	Drake Passage -60.161°, -62.115°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.7 event was detected near Drake Passage on December 5, 2025, with origin time 19:24 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -60.161°, -62.115°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 18:52:21 UTC	2.5ml	34 km NE of Whittier, Alaska 60.998°, -148.257°	10.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 18:52 UTC on December 5, 2025, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 34 km NE of Whittier, Alaska. The event originated approximately 10.3 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 60.998°, -148.257°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 18:23:57 UTC	4.2mb	262 km E of Levuka, Fiji -18.051°, -178.207°	623.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 262 km E of Levuka, Fiji came in on December 5, 2025 at 18:23 UTC. At 623.7 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -18.051°, -178.207°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 18:18:48 UTC	4.5mb	Drake Passage -60.078°, -62.414°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Drake Passage with origin time 18:18 UTC on December 5, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -60.078°, -62.414°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 18:12:13 UTC	2.2ml	5 km NW of Bend, Oregon 44.095°, -121.358°	-1.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 5 km NW of Bend, Oregon on December 5, 2025 at 18:12 UTC. At a depth of just -1.3 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. The epicenter is at 44.095°, -121.358°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 18:06:37 UTC	4.0mb	33 km N of Chamba, India 32.857°, 76.085°	18.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded 33 km N of Chamba, India on December 5, 2025 at 18:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 18.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 32.857°N, 76.085°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 17:57:26 UTC	2.0md	28 km SW of Kanosh, Utah 38.591°, -112.623°	8.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 5, 2025 at 17:57 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 28 km SW of Kanosh, Utah. The event originated approximately 8.1 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 38.591°, -112.623°. 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.
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 17:40:24 UTC	2.0ml	31 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska 59.904°, -152.340°	76.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 5, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 31 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska at 17:40 UTC. At a depth of 76.1 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 59.904°, -152.340°. 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.

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 5, 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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