Earthquakes on December 15, 2025: 343 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:59:43 UTC	2.5ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.523°, -139.955°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 23:59 UTC on December 15, 2025. It arrived roughly 3 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 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 60.523°, -139.955°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:58:53 UTC	2.1ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.541°, -139.972°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:58 UTC on December 15, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 3 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: 60.541°, -139.972°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:50:58 UTC	2.5ml	71 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska 58.731°, -152.235°	42.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 15, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 71 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska at 23:50 UTC. At a depth of 42.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 58.731°N, -152.235°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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:48:05 UTC	2.2ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.514°, -140.009°	9.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.2 event was detected 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 15, 2025, with origin time 23:48 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 9.4 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 60.514°N, -140.009°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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:47:23 UTC	2.7ml	31 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska 56.865°, -154.676°	10.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 31 km WSW of Akhiok, Alaska on December 15, 2025, with origin time 23:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 56.865°, -154.676°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:41:47 UTC	5.4mww	70 km WSW of Lithakiá, Greece 37.410°, 20.131°	16.4 km	1	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.4 earthquake 70 km WSW of Lithakiá, Greece with origin time 23:41 UTC on December 15, 2025. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.6, classified as light shaking. 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 16.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 37.410°, 20.131°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:39:27 UTC	2.2ml	56 km NW of Toyah, Texas 31.615°, -104.279°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 56 km NW of Toyah, Texas came in on December 15, 2025 at 23:39 UTC. Coming 18 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 8.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.615°, -104.279°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:28:06 UTC	2.2ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.575°, -139.955°	9.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 15, 2025 at 23:28 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 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 9.4 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 60.575°, -139.955°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:21:22 UTC	2.0ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.552°, -140.036°	6.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 15, 2025 at 23:21 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.552°N, -140.036°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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:20:05 UTC	2.5ml	27 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 31.935°, -103.392°	6.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:20 UTC on December 15, 2025, a magnitude 2.5 tremor occurred 27 km SW of Jal, New Mexico. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event originated approximately 6.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.935°, -103.392°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:16:24 UTC	2.1ml	44 km E of Fort Bidwell, California 41.911°, -119.614°	3.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:16 UTC on December 15, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 44 km E of Fort Bidwell, California. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 15 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 41.911°N, -119.614°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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 23:06:12 UTC	5.6mww	90 km SSE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands 14.170°, 145.819°	80.0 km	32	III	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded 90 km SSE of San Jose Village, Northern Mariana Islands on December 15, 2025 at 23:06 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. Nearby residents submitted 32 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 3.9 — considered light. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 80.0 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 14.170°N, 145.819°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 22:50:44 UTC	2.3ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.524°, -139.629°	2.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.3 event was detected 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 15, 2025, with origin time 22:50 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 8 hours earlier. At a depth of just 2.8 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.524°N, -139.629°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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 22:39:32 UTC	2.4ml	100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.446°, -139.542°	4.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 15, 2025 at 22:39 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.446°, -139.542°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 22:26:47 UTC	2.7ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.467°, -139.701°	6.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 15, 2025 at 22:26 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 6.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.467°, -139.701°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 22:20:11 UTC	3.3ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.562°, -139.980°	5.0 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:20 UTC on December 15, 2025, a magnitude 3.3 tremor occurred 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 2 hours after a magnitude 3.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 4.1, classified as moderate shaking. 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: 60.562°, -139.980°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 22:19:51 UTC	4.0mb	60 km S of Atiquipa, Peru -16.346°, -74.332°	37.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 60 km S of Atiquipa, Peru at 22:19 UTC on December 15, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 37.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: -16.346°, -74.332°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 22:02:31 UTC	2.7ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.462°, -139.678°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 15, 2025 at 22:02 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 12 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 60.462°N, -139.678°E. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 21:59:37 UTC	2.6ml	98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.421°, -139.477°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 15, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:59 UTC. It arrived roughly 12 hours after a larger magnitude 3.2 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 60.421°, -139.477°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 21:56:09 UTC	2.6ml	Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.845°, 178.385°	112.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:56 UTC on December 15, 2025, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 112.2 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 51.845°N, 178.385°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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 21:53:55 UTC	2.2ml	116 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.556°, -140.252°	16.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 15, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 116 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 21:53 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.7 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 16.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 60.556°N, -140.252°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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 21:44:49 UTC	4.4mb	123 km S of Honchō, Japan 41.020°, 142.897°	41.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 123 km S of Honchō, Japan came in on December 15, 2025 at 21:44 UTC. At a depth of 41.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 41.020°, 142.897°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 21:27:57 UTC	2.0md	7 km N of Bridgeport, CA 38.323°, -119.218°	11.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 7 km N of Bridgeport, CA on December 15, 2025, with origin time 21:27 UTC. The event originated approximately 11.8 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 38.323°, -119.218°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 20:54:54 UTC	2.2ml	62 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.620°, -104.455°	7.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 15, 2025 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 62 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. Coming 16 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 7.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.620°, -104.455°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 20:50:56 UTC	4.3mb	Banda Sea -6.242°, 130.006°	159.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Banda Sea at 20:50 UTC on December 15, 2025. At a depth of 159.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -6.242°N, 130.006°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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 20:48:17 UTC	2.1ml	1 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.193°, -155.473°	34.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 1 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii with origin time 20:48 UTC on December 15, 2025. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 2.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 34.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 19.193°, -155.473°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 20:45:31 UTC	3.0ml	9 km SSW of Glacier View, Alaska 61.729°, -147.692°	24.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 15, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 9 km SSW of Glacier View, Alaska, logged at 20:45 UTC. At a depth of 24.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 61.729°N, -147.692°E. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 20:43:50 UTC	3.7ml	119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.609°, -139.976°	6.3 km	-	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 15, 2025 at 20:43 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 7 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. On the Modified Mercalli scale, shaking reached 4.1 — considered moderate. At a depth of 6.3 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 60.609°N, -139.976°E. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 20:38:46 UTC	2.3ml	26 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 31.935°, -103.386°	4.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 26 km SW of Jal, New Mexico came in on December 15, 2025 at 20:38 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.935°, -103.386°. 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.
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 20:37:31 UTC	3.4ml	26 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 31.939°, -103.389°	7.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was recorded 26 km SW of Jal, New Mexico on December 15, 2025 at 20:37 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 10 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. At a depth of 7.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.939°, -103.389°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.4 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 15, 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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