Earthquakes on December 13, 2025: 361 Worldwide, Largest M5.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:55:47 UTC	2.1ml	122 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.638°, -139.945°	10.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 122 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 13, 2025 at 23:55 UTC. It arrived roughly 22 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 10.8 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 60.638°, -139.945°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:53:19 UTC	2.1ml	107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.500°, -140.072°	12.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 13, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 23:53 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. At a depth of 12.1 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 60.500°N, -140.072°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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:51:04 UTC	2.1ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.460°, -139.551°	5.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 13, 2025 at 23:51 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 22 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 5.2 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.460°, -139.551°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:50:01 UTC	2.0ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.565°, -139.712°	14.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 13, 2025 at 23:50 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 22 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 14.5 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 60.565°, -139.712°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:46:45 UTC	2.3ml	39 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.757°, -147.370°	11.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 39 km WSW of Tatitlek, Alaska on December 13, 2025 at 23:46 UTC. The event originated approximately 11.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 60.757°, -147.370°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:42:03 UTC	2.1ml	105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.489°, -139.969°	4.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 13, 2025 at 23:42 UTC. It arrived roughly 22 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 4.9 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 60.489°, -139.969°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:41:26 UTC	2.5ml	3 km SSW of Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii 19.548°, -155.976°	4.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 3 km SSW of Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii with origin time 23:41 UTC on December 13, 2025. 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 epicenter is at 19.548°, -155.976°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:24:06 UTC	2.0ml	6 km S of Ojai, CA 34.392°, -119.254°	4.3 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 6 km S of Ojai, CA on December 13, 2025 at 23:24 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 2 hours earlier. At a depth of just 4.3 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 (1) 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 34.392°N, -119.254°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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:24:01 UTC	2.1ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.446°, -139.590°	15.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 23:24 UTC on December 13, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 21 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 15.8 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 60.446°N, -139.590°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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:13:01 UTC	2.2md	6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 38.824°, -122.797°	2.5 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On December 13, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA at 23:13 UTC. 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 38.824°N, -122.797°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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:10:42 UTC	2.2ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.505°, -140.039°	8.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 13, 2025 at 23:10 UTC. It arrived roughly 21 hours after a larger magnitude 3.7 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.9 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.505°, -140.039°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:09:14 UTC	4.2mb	159 km ENE of Noda, Japan 40.490°, 143.628°	28.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 159 km ENE of Noda, Japan came in on December 13, 2025 at 23:09 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 28.7 km depth. The epicenter is at 40.490°, 143.628°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:08:11 UTC	2.1ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.525°, -139.773°	9.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 13, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:08 UTC. Coming 21 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 9.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.525°, -139.773°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 23:05:58 UTC	2.2ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.512°, -139.945°	7.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 13, 2025 at 23:05 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 21 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 7.1 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 60.512°N, -139.945°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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:52:58 UTC	4.4mb	16 km S of Tomioka, Japan 37.183°, 141.045°	60.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 16 km S of Tomioka, Japan with origin time 22:52 UTC on December 13, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 60.2 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 37.183°, 141.045°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:51:58 UTC	2.0ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.580°, -139.985°	12.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 13, 2025 at 22:51 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 21 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.580°N, -139.985°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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:45:55 UTC	2.0ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.561°, -139.938°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 22:45 UTC on December 13, 2025. Coming 21 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 7.5 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.561°, -139.938°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:43:57 UTC	2.2ml	104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.483°, -139.627°	2.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 13, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 22:43 UTC. Coming 21 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 2.9 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. Coordinates: 60.483°, -139.627°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:42:11 UTC	4.1mb	241 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste -7.393°, 128.875°	168.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 241 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste on December 13, 2025 at 22:42 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 168.4 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -7.393°N, 128.875°E. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:39:01 UTC	3.1ml	16 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming 43.625°, -105.384°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 16 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming came in on December 13, 2025 at 22:39 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. Coordinates: 43.625°, -105.384°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:34:19 UTC	2.0ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.576°, -139.989°	9.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 13, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:34 UTC. It arrived roughly 21 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 9.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.576°, -139.989°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:30:31 UTC	2.0ml	109 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.505°, -140.152°	3.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:30 UTC on December 13, 2025, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 109 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.1 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.505°N, -140.152°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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:26:22 UTC	2.1ml	107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.505°, -139.563°	1.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:26 UTC on December 13, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 20 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 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 60.505°, -139.563°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:13:01 UTC	2.2ml	9 km S of Princeton, Canada 49.372°, -120.486°	-0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:13 UTC on December 13, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 9 km S of Princeton, Canada. 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. Coordinates: 49.372°, -120.486°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:12:37 UTC	2.1ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.454°, -139.623°	12.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 22:12 UTC on December 13, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 20 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.454°N, -139.623°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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:09:07 UTC	2.2md	4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 37.761°, -121.938°	6.8 km	9	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 4 km ESE of San Ramon, CA at 22:09 UTC on December 13, 2025. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. A small number of nearby observers (9) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 6.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 37.761°, -121.938°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 22:03:30 UTC	2.1ml	105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.493°, -139.597°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 13, 2025, with origin time 22:03 UTC. Coming 20 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 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: 60.493°, -139.597°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 21:59:38 UTC	2.4ml	120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.626°, -139.955°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:59 UTC on December 13, 2025, a magnitude 2.4 tremor occurred 120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 20 hours after a magnitude 3.7 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: 60.626°, -139.955°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 21:52:13 UTC	2.2ml	81 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.275°, -139.891°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 13, 2025 at 21:52 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 81 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. 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 60.275°, -139.891°. 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.
2025-12-13 2025-12-13 21:49:37 UTC	4.5mb	166 km ENE of Noda, Japan 40.585°, 143.676°	31.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 13, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 166 km ENE of Noda, Japan, logged at 21:49 UTC. At a depth of 31.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 40.585°, 143.676°. 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.

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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 13, 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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