Earthquakes on December 14, 2025: 357 Worldwide, Largest M5.4

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:56:52 UTC	2.1ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.538°, -139.979°	11.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 14, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 23:56 UTC. Coming 22 hours after a magnitude 4.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.538°, -139.979°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:55:40 UTC	2.3ml	87 km SW of Atka, Alaska 51.598°, -175.028°	35.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 87 km SW of Atka, Alaska on December 14, 2025, with origin time 23:55 UTC. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 51.598°, -175.028°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:54:52 UTC	2.7ml	109 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.015°, -141.443°	13.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 14, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 109 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 23:54 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.1 km depth. Coordinates: 60.015°, -141.443°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:46:35 UTC	2.4ml	64 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska 57.792°, -156.457°	131.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 64 km ENE of Ugashik, Alaska on December 14, 2025, with origin time 23:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 131.4 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 57.792°N, -156.457°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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:46:14 UTC	2.2ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.540°, -139.939°	7.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 14, 2025 at 23:46 UTC. Coming 22 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 7.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.540°, -139.939°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:44:09 UTC	4.3mb	27 km W of Nemuro, Japan 43.306°, 145.241°	51.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 27 km W of Nemuro, Japan with origin time 23:44 UTC on December 14, 2025. The event originated approximately 51.9 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 43.306°N, 145.241°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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:43:05 UTC	2.0ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.526°, -139.705°	1.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:43 UTC on December 14, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.2 earthquake that occurred about 22 hours earlier. At a depth of just 1.0 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 60.526°N, -139.705°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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:40:39 UTC	2.3md	5 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico 17.962°, -66.999°	11.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 14, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 5 km ESE of La Parguera, Puerto Rico, logged at 23:40 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 11.5 km depth. The epicenter is at 17.962°, -66.999°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:38:38 UTC	3.1mw	6 km SW of Kenwood, CA 38.377°, -122.605°	4.6 km	70	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 6 km SW of Kenwood, CA came in on December 14, 2025 at 23:38 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event generated 70 citizen felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of just 4.6 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. Coordinates: 38.377°, -122.605°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:30:43 UTC	4.0mw	6 km W of Glen Ellen, CA 38.373°, -122.604°	3.1 km	1,172	V	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:30 UTC on December 14, 2025, a magnitude 4.0 tremor occurred 6 km W of Glen Ellen, CA. More than 1,172 people across the region submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the shaking was widely perceived. A tsunami evaluation was automatically initiated given the magnitude and location. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 5.2 — considered strong. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. At a depth of just 3.1 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 38.373°N, -122.604°E. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:29:22 UTC	2.1ml	119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.608°, -140.011°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 14, 2025 at 23:29 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 22 hours after a larger magnitude 4.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 8.0 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 60.608°, -140.011°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:26:14 UTC	4.0mb	169 km S of Wonosari, Indonesia -9.488°, 110.412°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 169 km S of Wonosari, Indonesia at 23:26 UTC on December 14, 2025. 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. Coordinates: -9.488°, 110.412°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:24:04 UTC	4.3mb	50 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina -24.114°, -66.800°	198.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 14, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 50 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina at 23:24 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 198.3 km depth. Coordinates: -24.114°, -66.800°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:20:15 UTC	2.4ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.592°, -139.904°	11.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 14, 2025 at 23:20 UTC. Coming 22 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 11.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.592°, -139.904°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:14:10 UTC	2.0ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.589°, -139.849°	10.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 14, 2025, with origin time 23:14 UTC. Coming 22 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 10.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.589°, -139.849°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 23:08:15 UTC	3.2ml	35 km WNW of Ester, Alaska 64.913°, -148.740°	6.4 km	19	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:08 UTC on December 14, 2025, a magnitude 3.2 tremor occurred 35 km WNW of Ester, Alaska. The event generated 19 citizen felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 6.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 64.913°, -148.740°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 22:26:58 UTC	2.2ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.565°, -139.845°	9.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 22:26 UTC on December 14, 2025. It arrived roughly 21 hours after a larger magnitude 4.2 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 9.0 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 60.565°, -139.845°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 22:26:53 UTC	2.9ml	29 km E of Wright, Wyoming 43.764°, -105.129°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 29 km E of Wright, Wyoming with origin time 22:26 UTC on December 14, 2025. At just 0.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 43.764°N, -105.129°E. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 22:19:25 UTC	4.3mb	62 km E of Noda, Japan 40.161°, 142.549°	42.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:19 UTC on December 14, 2025, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 62 km E of Noda, Japan. The hypocenter lay at 42.4 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 40.161°, 142.549°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 22:09:14 UTC	2.0ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.570°, -139.859°	4.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 14, 2025 at 22:09 UTC. It arrived roughly 21 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 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. The epicenter is at 60.570°, -139.859°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 21:53:05 UTC	2.2ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.456°, -139.461°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 14, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:53 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 18 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 60.456°N, -139.461°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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 21:36:47 UTC	2.3ml	105 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.449°, -140.278°	4.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 105 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 14, 2025 at 21:36 UTC. It arrived roughly 20 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 4.3 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. The epicenter is at 60.449°, -140.278°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 21:29:47 UTC	2.3ml	17 km E of Susitna North, Alaska 62.181°, -149.523°	57.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 17 km E of Susitna North, Alaska on December 14, 2025 at 21:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 57.4 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 62.181°N, -149.523°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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 21:22:36 UTC	2.3ml	52 km SE of Nelchina, Alaska 61.601°, -146.203°	21.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 14, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 52 km SE of Nelchina, Alaska, logged at 21:22 UTC. At a depth of 21.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.601°, -146.203°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 21:16:03 UTC	2.6ml	10 km N of Garden City, Texas 31.956°, -101.463°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 10 km N of Garden City, Texas at 21:16 UTC on December 14, 2025. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 7.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.956°, -101.463°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 20:57:32 UTC	2.1ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.600°, -139.827°	5.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 14, 2025 at 20:57 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.2 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. At a depth of 5.1 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 60.600°N, -139.827°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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 20:56:21 UTC	2.2ml	120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.619°, -140.067°	2.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:56 UTC on December 14, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 19 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 2.1 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: 60.619°, -140.067°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 20:52:48 UTC	2.7ml	91 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.362°, -139.513°	4.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 14, 2025 at 20:52 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 91 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 17 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 4.0 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 60.362°, -139.513°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 20:46:32 UTC	4.2mb	210 km N of Sola, Vanuatu -11.988°, 167.825°	332.4 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 14, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 210 km N of Sola, Vanuatu, logged at 20:46 UTC. At 332.4 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -11.988°, 167.825°. 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.
2025-12-14 2025-12-14 20:45:44 UTC	2.0ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.588°, -139.805°	5.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 14, 2025 at 20:45 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.2 earthquake that occurred about 19 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 5.8 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 60.588°N, -139.805°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.

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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 14, 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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