Earthquakes on December 12, 2025: 435 Worldwide, Largest M6.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 23:52:05 UTC	2.8ml	107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.504°, -139.952°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:52 UTC on December 12, 2025. Coming 7 hours after a magnitude 4.2 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: 60.504°, -139.952°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 23:51:09 UTC	2.0ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.449°, -139.505°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 23:51 UTC on December 12, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 7 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 60.449°N, -139.505°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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 23:41:42 UTC	4.3mb	99 km SSW of Urakawa, Japan 41.283°, 142.497°	48.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 99 km SSW of Urakawa, Japan on December 12, 2025 at 23:41 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.6 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 48.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 41.283°N, 142.497°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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 23:30:31 UTC	3.5mw	8 km W of Templeton, CA 35.554°, -120.795°	5.1 km	263	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded 8 km W of Templeton, CA on December 12, 2025 at 23:30 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 263 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.9 (light). This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 35.554°, -120.795°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 23:17:29 UTC	2.0ml	123 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.653°, -139.965°	2.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 12, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 123 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:17 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.653°, -139.965°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 23:10:34 UTC	2.2ml	26 km NW of Susitna, Alaska 61.685°, -150.915°	60.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 26 km NW of Susitna, Alaska on December 12, 2025 at 23:10 UTC. At a depth of 60.8 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 61.685°N, -150.915°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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 23:09:26 UTC	2.2ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.552°, -139.812°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 23:09 UTC on December 12, 2025. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 60.552°, -139.812°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 23:06:49 UTC	2.1ml	96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.397°, -139.396°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 12, 2025 at 23:06 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.8 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 60.397°N, -139.396°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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 23:03:34 UTC	2.0ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.583°, -139.926°	2.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:03 UTC on December 12, 2025, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 6 hours after a larger magnitude 4.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of just 2.1 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. The epicenter is at 60.583°, -139.926°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 22:55:49 UTC	2.1ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.550°, -139.848°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 12, 2025 at 22:55 UTC. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 60.550°, -139.848°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 22:52:17 UTC	2.2md	2 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico 17.953°, -66.927°	10.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 12, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 2 km SW of Guánica, Puerto Rico, logged at 22:52 UTC. Coming 12 hours after a magnitude 2.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 17.953°, -66.927°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 22:52:16 UTC	4.4mb	27 km W of Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan, China 31.310°, 103.933°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 27 km W of Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan, China with origin time 22:52 UTC on December 12, 2025. The event originated approximately 10.0 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 31.310°N, 103.933°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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 22:24:19 UTC	3.1ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.597°, -139.919°	1.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 12, 2025 at 22:24 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 4.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.597°, -139.919°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 22:14:13 UTC	2.2ml	35 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska 61.441°, -146.491°	2.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 12, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 35 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska at 22:14 UTC. At a depth of just 2.7 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 61.441°, -146.491°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 22:10:37 UTC	2.0ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.565°, -139.970°	1.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:10 UTC on December 12, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.2 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.565°N, -139.970°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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 22:08:26 UTC	2.0ml	107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.506°, -139.978°	9.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 12, 2025, with origin time 22:08 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 9.5 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.506°, -139.978°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 22:05:40 UTC	2.0ml	121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.632°, -139.905°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 12, 2025 at 22:05 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 4.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.632°, -139.905°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 21:55:27 UTC	2.0ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.580°, -140.045°	0.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 12, 2025 at 21:55 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.2 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.580°N, -140.045°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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 21:45:18 UTC	2.1ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.603°, -139.871°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 12, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 21:45 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 4.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.603°, -139.871°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 21:42:32 UTC	2.3ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.443°, -139.485°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 12, 2025, with origin time 21:42 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 60.443°, -139.485°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 21:23:13 UTC	2.0ml	107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.513°, -139.635°	2.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 12, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 21:23 UTC. Coming 19 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 60.513°, -139.635°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 21:09:00 UTC	2.2ml	22 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.990°, -146.994°	13.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:09 UTC on December 12, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 22 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 13.7 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 60.990°N, -146.994°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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 21:03:08 UTC	2.2ml	34 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska 61.438°, -146.479°	8.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 34 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska at 21:03 UTC on December 12, 2025. At a depth of 8.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 61.438°, -146.479°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 20:39:06 UTC	2.1ml	54 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico 31.707°, -104.188°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 12, 2025 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 54 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico. The hypocenter lay at 6.8 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 31.707°N, -104.188°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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 20:32:58 UTC	2.3ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.517°, -139.739°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 12, 2025 at 20:32 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 19 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 60.517°N, -139.739°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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 20:20:53 UTC	2.1ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.593°, -139.950°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 12, 2025 at 20:20 UTC. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 4.2 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: 60.593°, -139.950°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 20:19:32 UTC	2.1ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.445°, -139.522°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 20:19 UTC on December 12, 2025. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 60.445°, -139.522°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 20:13:55 UTC	4.9mb	109 km E of Barcelona, Philippines 8.261°, 127.421°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 109 km E of Barcelona, Philippines came in on December 12, 2025 at 20:13 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. Geolocation places the event at 8.261°N, 127.421°E. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 19:53:25 UTC	2.3ml	19 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii 19.037°, -155.399°	33.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 19 km E of Naalehu, Hawaii came in on December 12, 2025 at 19:53 UTC. At a depth of 33.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 19.037°, -155.399°. 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.
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 19:47:25 UTC	2.1ml	121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.623°, -140.108°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 12, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 19:47 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.2 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 5.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.623°N, -140.108°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.

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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 12, 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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