Earthquakes on December 7, 2025: 500 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:59:58 UTC	4.3mb	Mariana Islands region 19.914°, 146.658°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the Mariana Islands region at 23:59 UTC on December 7, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Coordinates: 19.914°, 146.658°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:59:12 UTC	2.4ml	57 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.657°, -104.250°	6.9 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 7, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 57 km NW of Toyah, Texas at 23:59 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. The epicenter is at 31.657°, -104.250°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:55:02 UTC	4.8mwr	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.519°, -139.936°	5.0 km	2	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 7, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.8 earthquake 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 23:55 UTC. It arrived roughly 20 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 5.9 (strong). The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.519°, -139.936°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:50:34 UTC	5.1mww	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.526°, -139.916°	5.0 km	5	VI	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 5.1 earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:50 UTC on December 7, 2025. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 6.1, classified as very strong shaking. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.526°, -139.916°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:49:16 UTC	4.2mb	2 km S of Totoral, Peru -17.429°, -70.369°	119.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:49 UTC on December 7, 2025, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 2 km S of Totoral, Peru. The hypocenter lay at 119.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -17.429°, -70.369°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:47:57 UTC	2.5ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.452°, -139.463°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:47 UTC on December 7, 2025, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 6 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.452°N, -139.463°E. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:44:08 UTC	2.5ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.548°, -139.968°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.5 earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:44 UTC on December 7, 2025. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.548°, -139.968°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:39:30 UTC	2.2ml	113 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.549°, -140.133°	9.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:39 UTC on December 7, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 113 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 9.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 60.549°, -140.133°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:33:44 UTC	2.3ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.604°, -139.730°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 7, 2025, with origin time 23:33 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.604°N, -139.730°E. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:30:43 UTC	2.5ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.579°, -139.790°	1.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.5 event was detected 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 7, 2025, with origin time 23:30 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 1.7 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 60.579°, -139.790°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:28:08 UTC	2.8ml	98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.435°, -139.656°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.8 seismic event took place 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 7, 2025 at 23:28 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.435°N, -139.656°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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:24:34 UTC	2.3md	15 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.832°, -66.939°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 15 km SSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico at 23:24 UTC on December 7, 2025. At a depth of 9.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 17.832°, -66.939°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:20:04 UTC	2.8ml	104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.478°, -139.967°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 7, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 23:20 UTC. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.478°, -139.967°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:15:20 UTC	2.2ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.590°, -139.968°	2.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:15 UTC on December 7, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. At a depth of just 2.0 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 60.590°N, -139.968°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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:14:13 UTC	4.9mb	5 km WSW of Palca, Peru -17.787°, -70.015°	109.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.9 event was detected 5 km WSW of Palca, Peru on December 7, 2025, with origin time 23:14 UTC. The event originated approximately 109.6 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The epicenter is at -17.787°, -70.015°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:10:22 UTC	4.0mb	9 km N of Armiñón, Spain 42.807°, -2.877°	10.0 km	4	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 9 km N of Armiñón, Spain with origin time 23:10 UTC on December 7, 2025. A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. Geolocation places the event at 42.807°N, -2.877°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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:07:27 UTC	2.6ml	121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.640°, -139.858°	7.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 7, 2025 at 23:07 UTC. It arrived roughly 19 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 7.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.640°, -139.858°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 23:01:53 UTC	2.1ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.599°, -139.911°	8.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 7, 2025, with origin time 23:01 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. 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 60.599°N, -139.911°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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:58:16 UTC	4.4mb	139 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 52.470°, 160.448°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake 139 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 22:58 UTC on December 7, 2025. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 52.470°N, 160.448°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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:55:00 UTC	3.5ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.557°, -139.778°	7.4 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 7, 2025 at 22:55 UTC. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.7, classified as light shaking. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.557°, -139.778°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:42:46 UTC	2.6ml	110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.537°, -139.764°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 22:42 UTC on December 7, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.2 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 5.0 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 60.537°N, -139.764°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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:41:16 UTC	2.2ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.523°, -139.770°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 7, 2025, with origin time 22:41 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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: 60.523°, -139.770°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:36:02 UTC	4.4mb	23 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador 13.383°, -89.814°	47.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.4 event was detected 23 km S of Acajutla, El Salvador on December 7, 2025, with origin time 22:36 UTC. The event originated approximately 47.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 13.383°, -89.814°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:35:00 UTC	2.3ml	123 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.648°, -140.034°	13.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 123 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 7, 2025 at 22:35 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.648°, -140.034°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:32:24 UTC	2.1ml	10 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.367°, -120.492°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 10 km S of Princeton, Canada with origin time 22:32 UTC on December 7, 2025. At a depth of just -0.4 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 49.367°N, -120.492°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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:30:49 UTC	3.0ml	105 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska 53.976°, -164.020°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 7, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 105 km SSW of False Pass, Alaska at 22:30 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 53.976°, -164.020°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:30:23 UTC	2.4ml	96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.409°, -139.529°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:30 UTC on December 7, 2025, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.409°N, -139.529°E. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:25:00 UTC	3.3ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.457°, -139.941°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 7, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 22:25 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.457°, -139.941°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:23:40 UTC	2.9ml	44 km SE of Adak, Alaska 51.583°, -176.199°	42.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 44 km SE of Adak, Alaska came in on December 7, 2025 at 22:23 UTC. At a depth of 42.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.583°, -176.199°. 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.
2025-12-07 2025-12-07 22:19:43 UTC	2.3ml	118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.610°, -139.766°	4.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 7, 2025 at 22:19 UTC. It arrived roughly 18 hours after a larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 4.8 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 60.610°, -139.766°. 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.

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 7, 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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