Earthquakes on December 11, 2025: 456 Worldwide, Largest M5.1

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 23:54:21 UTC	4.1mb	133 km ENE of Kuji, Japan 40.835°, 143.094°	35.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.1 event was detected 133 km ENE of Kuji, Japan on December 11, 2025, with origin time 23:54 UTC. Coming 23 hours after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 35.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 40.835°, 143.094°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 23:50:15 UTC	3.2md	59 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 19.067°, -68.159°	37.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 11, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 59 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, logged at 23:50 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 37.9 km depth. The epicenter is at 19.067°, -68.159°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 23:40:27 UTC	2.1ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.456°, -139.568°	2.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 11, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:40 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 13 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 60.456°N, -139.568°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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 23:39:24 UTC	2.1ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.460°, -139.616°	5.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:39 UTC on December 11, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 5.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.460°, -139.616°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 23:32:13 UTC	2.2ml	85 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska 53.969°, -164.503°	49.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 11, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 85 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska, logged at 23:32 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 49.6 km depth. Coordinates: 53.969°, -164.503°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 23:29:38 UTC	2.1ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.573°, -139.885°	1.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:29 UTC on December 11, 2025. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 1.4 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. The epicenter is at 60.573°, -139.885°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 23:12:40 UTC	2.5ml	94 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.379°, -139.407°	3.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 94 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 11, 2025 at 23:12 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.379°, -139.407°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 23:11:55 UTC	2.6ml	98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.418°, -139.447°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 seismic event took place 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 11, 2025 at 23:11 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 60.418°, -139.447°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 23:02:37 UTC	2.2ml	74 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska 59.992°, -140.727°	2.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 11, 2025 at 23:02 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 74 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska. 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. The epicenter is at 59.992°, -140.727°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 23:01:35 UTC	2.1ml	97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.421°, -139.716°	10.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 11, 2025, with origin time 23:01 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 10.2 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 60.421°N, -139.716°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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:53:25 UTC	2.0ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.596°, -139.931°	8.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 11, 2025 at 22:53 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 8.1 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 60.596°N, -139.931°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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:52:42 UTC	4.3mb	106 km SSE of Gul’cha, Kyrgyzstan 39.437°, 73.933°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 11, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 106 km SSE of Gul’cha, Kyrgyzstan, logged at 22:52 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 39.437°N, 73.933°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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:51:35 UTC	2.1ml	81 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska 58.678°, -153.666°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 81 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska came in on December 11, 2025 at 22:51 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.1 km depth. Coordinates: 58.678°, -153.666°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:44:55 UTC	2.7ml	107 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.496°, -140.114°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 11, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 107 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 22:44 UTC. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. Coordinates: 60.496°, -140.114°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:43:40 UTC	2.3ml	153 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 60.996°, -140.221°	5.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 153 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska on December 11, 2025, with origin time 22:43 UTC. The event originated approximately 5.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 60.996°N, -140.221°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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:35:57 UTC	2.1ml	106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.507°, -139.686°	0.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 11, 2025 at 22:35 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 4.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.507°, -139.686°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:34:20 UTC	2.3md	6 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico 17.932°, -67.011°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 6 km SE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico came in on December 11, 2025 at 22:34 UTC. At a depth of 7.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 17.932°, -67.011°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:25:32 UTC	2.2ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.446°, -139.514°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 11, 2025 at 22:25 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.446°N, -139.514°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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:22:31 UTC	2.2ml	102 km WSW of Adak, Alaska 51.613°, -178.062°	69.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 102 km WSW of Adak, Alaska with origin time 22:22 UTC on December 11, 2025. The event originated approximately 69.3 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 51.613°, -178.062°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:13:29 UTC	2.0ml	150 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 60.980°, -140.283°	2.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 150 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska on December 11, 2025 at 22:13 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. Coordinates: 60.980°, -140.283°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:09:19 UTC	5.0mww	111 km S of Honchō, Japan 41.126°, 142.812°	29.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 111 km S of Honchō, Japan with origin time 22:09 UTC on December 11, 2025. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 29.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 41.126°, 142.812°. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:08:08 UTC	5.1mb	258 km E of Levuka, Fiji -18.111°, -178.241°	575.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 11, 2025 at 22:08 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 258 km E of Levuka, Fiji. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity on December 11, 2025. At 575.9 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 -18.111°, -178.241°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:04:40 UTC	2.5ml	96 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska 60.393°, -139.373°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 11, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 96 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 22:04 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 12 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.393°N, -139.373°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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 22:02:46 UTC	2.0ml	150 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska 61.024°, -140.250°	1.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 150 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska with origin time 22:02 UTC on December 11, 2025. At a depth of just 1.6 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 61.024°, -140.250°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 21:50:22 UTC	2.0ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.555°, -140.083°	2.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 11, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:50 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred about 2 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 60.555°N, -140.083°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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 21:45:40 UTC	2.2ml	95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.396°, -139.445°	3.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 11, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:45 UTC. It arrived roughly 11 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 3.9 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 60.396°, -139.445°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 21:43:08 UTC	2.5ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.454°, -139.757°	4.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 11, 2025 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 4.5 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. Coordinates: 60.454°, -139.757°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 21:39:54 UTC	4.3mb	125 km S of Honchō, Japan 41.001°, 143.011°	47.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 11, 2025 at 21:39 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 125 km S of Honchō, Japan. Coming 20 hours after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 47.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 41.001°, 143.011°. 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.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 21:32:31 UTC	2.2ml	13 km NW of Fillmore, CA 34.483°, -119.023°	9.7 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 13 km NW of Fillmore, CA on December 11, 2025 at 21:32 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 9.7 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 34.483°N, -119.023°E. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-11 2025-12-11 21:32:24 UTC	2.0ml	94 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.386°, -139.437°	2.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:32 UTC on December 11, 2025, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 94 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 60.386°, -139.437°. 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.

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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 11, 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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