Earthquakes on December 19, 2025: 338 Worldwide, Largest M5.7

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 23:56:31 UTC	2.2ml	42 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.329°, -152.189°	80.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 19, 2025 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 42 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 22 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 80.0 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 60.329°N, -152.189°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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 23:55:35 UTC	2.2ml	16 km SE of Coahoma, Texas 32.185°, -101.195°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 16 km SE of Coahoma, Texas on December 19, 2025 at 23:55 UTC. Coming 21 hours after a magnitude 2.5 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: 32.185°, -101.195°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 23:51:59 UTC	2.4ml	94 km S of Atka, Alaska 51.363°, -174.443°	2.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.4 earthquake 94 km S of Atka, Alaska at 23:51 UTC on December 19, 2025. At a depth of just 2.2 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 51.363°, -174.443°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 23:44:28 UTC	2.4ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.585°, -139.931°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.4 event was detected 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 19, 2025, with origin time 23:44 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.585°N, -139.931°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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 23:31:50 UTC	2.0ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.581°, -139.933°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 19, 2025 at 23:31 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 3.2 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: 60.581°, -139.933°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 23:29:54 UTC	2.6ml	5 km WSW of Pe Ell, Washington 46.547°, -123.366°	40.3 km	11	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 19, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 5 km WSW of Pe Ell, Washington at 23:29 UTC. 11 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 40.3 km depth. The epicenter is at 46.547°, -123.366°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 23:27:11 UTC	2.0ml	117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.600°, -139.917°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 19, 2025 at 23:27 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 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 5.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.600°, -139.917°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 23:16:41 UTC	3.7ml	4 km WNW of Dutch Harbor, Alaska 53.898°, -166.611°	9.4 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded 4 km WNW of Dutch Harbor, Alaska on December 19, 2025 at 23:16 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.8, classified as light shaking. At a depth of 9.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 53.898°, -166.611°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 23:15:06 UTC	3.7mb	5 km W of Dutch Harbor, Alaska 53.900°, -166.631°	5.9 km	4	IV	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.7 earthquake 5 km W of Dutch Harbor, Alaska with origin time 23:15 UTC on December 19, 2025. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 4.2 (moderate). A small number of nearby observers (4) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 5.9 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 53.900°, -166.631°. See the M3.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 23:07:27 UTC	4.4mb	51 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea -6.669°, 155.177°	21.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 51 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on December 19, 2025 at 23:07 UTC. The event originated approximately 21.3 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 -6.669°, 155.177°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 22:35:50 UTC	3.0md	3 km SE of Round Valley, CA 37.393°, -118.572°	5.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:35 UTC on December 19, 2025, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 3 km SE of Round Valley, CA. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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 37.393°, -118.572°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 22:35:07 UTC	3.2ml	110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.539°, -139.850°	5.0 km	-	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.2 seismic event took place 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 19, 2025 at 22:35 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 4 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 3.8 (light). 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 60.539°, -139.850°. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 22:25:07 UTC	2.2md	3 km SE of Round Valley, CA 37.395°, -118.573°	4.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 seismic event took place 3 km SE of Round Valley, CA on December 19, 2025 at 22:25 UTC. 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.395°, -118.573°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 22:23:16 UTC	3.2ml	64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska 63.081°, -150.948°	120.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 19, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 64 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska, logged at 22:23 UTC. At a depth of 120.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 63.081°N, -150.948°E. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 22:19:53 UTC	2.4ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.573°, -139.830°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 19, 2025 at 22:19 UTC. Coming 8 hours after a magnitude 2.5 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: 60.573°, -139.830°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 21:59:54 UTC	5.1mww	22 km NW of Archidona, Ecuador -0.772°, -77.962°	10.0 km	9	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 19, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 22 km NW of Archidona, Ecuador at 21:59 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (9) submitted felt reports to the USGS. 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. The epicenter is at -0.772°, -77.962°. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 21:56:10 UTC	2.1ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.544°, -139.984°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:56 UTC on December 19, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 2.7 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 60.544°, -139.984°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 21:51:26 UTC	4.4mb	78 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia 49.982°, 155.947°	76.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 19, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 78 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia, logged at 21:51 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 76.5 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 49.982°N, 155.947°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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 21:43:15 UTC	2.1ml	107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.514°, -139.629°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:43 UTC on December 19, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 14 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 60.514°N, -139.629°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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 21:40:07 UTC	4.7mb	113 km E of Miyako, Japan 39.719°, 143.265°	36.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 113 km E of Miyako, Japan at 21:40 UTC on December 19, 2025. At a depth of 36.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 39.719°, 143.265°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 21:21:37 UTC	2.3ml	119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.615°, -139.977°	5.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 21:21 UTC on December 19, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 5.4 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 60.615°N, -139.977°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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 21:12:22 UTC	2.0ml	113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.559°, -139.910°	4.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 21:12 UTC on December 19, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.5 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. At a depth of just 4.1 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 60.559°N, -139.910°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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 20:56:49 UTC	2.6ml	49 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.734°, -104.116°	7.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:56 UTC on December 19, 2025, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 49 km W of Mentone, Texas. The hypocenter lay at 7.8 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 31.734°N, -104.116°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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 20:56:47 UTC	4.0mb	26 km WNW of Agat Village, Guam 13.454°, 144.426°	122.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.0 event was detected 26 km WNW of Agat Village, Guam on December 19, 2025, with origin time 20:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 122.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 13.454°, 144.426°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 20:53:43 UTC	2.0ml	118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.602°, -139.970°	11.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 19, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 20:53 UTC. Coming 7 hours after a magnitude 2.5 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: 60.602°, -139.970°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 20:44:15 UTC	2.1ml	20 km NE of Nikiski, Alaska 60.795°, -150.971°	55.9 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 20 km NE of Nikiski, Alaska on December 19, 2025, with origin time 20:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 55.9 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.795°, -150.971°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 20:40:06 UTC	2.0ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.526°, -139.798°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:40 UTC on December 19, 2025, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 14 hours after a larger magnitude 2.8 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 60.526°, -139.798°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 20:37:34 UTC	2.1ml	105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.492°, -139.566°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 19, 2025 at 20:37 UTC. It arrived roughly 13 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 60.492°, -139.566°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 20:33:39 UTC	2.3ml	96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.397°, -139.408°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 19, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 96 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 20:33 UTC. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 3.5 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.397°, -139.408°. 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.
2025-12-19 2025-12-19 20:30:11 UTC	2.1ml	19 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska 61.846°, -151.624°	79.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 19 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska on December 19, 2025 at 20:30 UTC. The event originated approximately 79.2 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Geolocation places the event at 61.846°N, -151.624°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 19, 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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