Earthquakes on December 22, 2025: 313 Worldwide, Largest M6.5

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:54:46 UTC	3.0ml	99 km ESE of Atka, Alaska 51.796°, -172.899°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:54 UTC on December 22, 2025, a magnitude 3.0 tremor occurred 99 km ESE of Atka, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 51.796°, -172.899°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:52:18 UTC	4.0mb	40 km SE of Bushehr, Iran 28.671°, 51.069°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 40 km SE of Bushehr, Iran at 23:52 UTC on December 22, 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: 28.671°, 51.069°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:49:15 UTC	2.3ml	4 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.171°, -155.504°	31.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 4 km SW of Pāhala, Hawaii on December 22, 2025 at 23:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 31.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.171°, -155.504°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:45:32 UTC	4.5mb	South Sandwich Islands region -56.420°, -26.474°	75.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:45 UTC on December 22, 2025, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred in the South Sandwich Islands region. The event originated approximately 75.5 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Coordinates: -56.420°, -26.474°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:42:35 UTC	2.5ml	46 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska 59.641°, -150.256°	23.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 22, 2025 at 23:42 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 46 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska. The hypocenter lay at 23.2 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 59.641°, -150.256°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:41:54 UTC	2.0ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.547°, -139.941°	11.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 22, 2025, with origin time 23:41 UTC. Coming 9 hours after a magnitude 4.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 11.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.547°, -139.941°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:32:28 UTC	3.3ml	16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA 36.650°, -121.297°	5.4 km	11	III	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 16 km S of Tres Pinos, CA on December 22, 2025 at 23:32 UTC. The event generated 11 citizen felt reports to the USGS. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 3.6, classified as light shaking. At a depth of 5.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 36.650°, -121.297°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:28:55 UTC	4.3mb	87 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan 37.780°, 141.975°	58.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 87 km SSE of Onagawa Chō, Japan on December 22, 2025 at 23:28 UTC. At a depth of 58.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 37.780°, 141.975°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:19:17 UTC	2.7ml	68 km NW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska 62.413°, -148.001°	42.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 68 km NW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska with origin time 23:19 UTC on December 22, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 42.7 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 62.413°N, -148.001°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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:10:36 UTC	2.0md	8 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.917°, -66.841°	13.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 8 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico at 23:10 UTC on December 22, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 16 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 17.917°N, -66.841°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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:08:00 UTC	2.1ml	21 km NNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.236°, -151.792°	78.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 22, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 21 km NNW of Ninilchik, Alaska at 23:08 UTC. At a depth of 78.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 60.236°, -151.792°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:01:37 UTC	2.2ml	27 km N of Beluga, Alaska 61.384°, -151.049°	62.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 22, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 27 km N of Beluga, Alaska at 23:01 UTC. Coming 20 hours after a magnitude 2.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 62.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 61.384°, -151.049°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 23:00:50 UTC	2.2md	5 km SE of San Ramon, CA 37.751°, -121.942°	9.0 km	-	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 5 km SE of San Ramon, CA on December 22, 2025 at 23:00 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.3 earthquake that occurred about 18 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 9.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 37.751°N, -121.942°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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 22:45:12 UTC	3.2ml	5 km ESE of Point Possession, Alaska 60.898°, -150.611°	53.7 km	3	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 5 km ESE of Point Possession, Alaska with origin time 22:45 UTC on December 22, 2025. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 2.1 (weak). A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 53.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 60.898°, -150.611°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 22:28:31 UTC	2.3ml	63 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska 60.826°, -152.412°	113.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 63 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska on December 22, 2025 at 22:28 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 113.0 km depth. Coordinates: 60.826°, -152.412°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 22:28:28 UTC	4.5mb	Reykjanes Ridge 59.834°, -30.061°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge at 22:28 UTC on December 22, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 59.834°, -30.061°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 22:14:19 UTC	2.6ml	28 km SE of Knik River, Alaska 61.282°, -148.527°	22.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:14 UTC on December 22, 2025, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 28 km SE of Knik River, Alaska. The event originated approximately 22.4 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 61.282°, -148.527°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 22:04:48 UTC	4.8mb	18 km NNW of Ollagüe, Chile -21.075°, -68.325°	129.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:04 UTC on December 22, 2025, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 18 km NNW of Ollagüe, Chile. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 129.1 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at -21.075°N, -68.325°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 21:47:17 UTC	4.4mb	Reykjanes Ridge 59.969°, -29.757°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge came in on December 22, 2025 at 21:47 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 59.969°, -29.757°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 21:41:07 UTC	2.2md	5 km ESE of San Ramon, CA 37.762°, -121.930°	7.1 km	16	-	-	Auto	USGS →
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 5 km ESE of San Ramon, CA on December 22, 2025 at 21:41 UTC. It arrived roughly 17 hours after a larger magnitude 2.3 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. 16 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. At a depth of 7.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 37.762°, -121.930°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 21:34:01 UTC	4.4mb	37 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu -17.806°, 167.970°	30.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 37 km WSW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu on December 22, 2025 at 21:34 UTC. The event originated approximately 30.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at -17.806°, 167.970°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 21:28:34 UTC	4.2mb	139 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga -15.185°, -174.823°	274.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 22, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 139 km NW of Hihifo, Tonga, logged at 21:28 UTC. At a depth of 274.4 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -15.185°, -174.823°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 21:13:05 UTC	2.1ml	22 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska 61.913°, -151.000°	74.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:13 UTC on December 22, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 22 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska. The event originated approximately 74.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 61.913°N, -151.000°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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 21:10:10 UTC	2.0ml	26 km WSW of Petersville, Alaska 62.427°, -151.264°	86.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 26 km WSW of Petersville, Alaska came in on December 22, 2025 at 21:10 UTC. At a depth of 86.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The epicenter is at 62.427°, -151.264°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 21:09:20 UTC	4.2mb	5 km SE of Kéfalos, Greece 36.715°, 27.012°	146.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 22, 2025 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 5 km SE of Kéfalos, Greece. The event originated approximately 146.8 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 36.715°, 27.012°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 20:38:18 UTC	2.6md	3 km SE of Wilkerson, CA 37.257°, -118.362°	14.3 km	1	-	-	Auto	USGS →
On December 22, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 3 km SE of Wilkerson, CA at 20:38 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 14.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 37.257°, -118.362°. The automatic solution is preliminary and may be refined as additional station data arrives. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 20:03:48 UTC	4.2mb	12 km W of Hiroo, Japan 42.276°, 143.151°	65.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 12 km W of Hiroo, Japan on December 22, 2025 at 20:03 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 65.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 42.276°N, 143.151°E. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 20:00:35 UTC	2.3ml	77 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska 58.768°, -154.403°	120.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 77 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska with origin time 20:00 UTC on December 22, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 120.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 58.768°, -154.403°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 19:56:50 UTC	3.5md	22 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico 18.666°, -66.338°	70.0 km	-	II	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.5 seismic event took place 22 km N of Brenas, Puerto Rico on December 22, 2025 at 19:56 UTC. Peak ground motion corresponded to MMI 2.2, classified as weak shaking. The event originated approximately 70.0 km below the surface, classifying it as intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: 18.666°, -66.338°. 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.
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 19:28:44 UTC	3.9mb	249 km W of Bandon, Oregon 43.585°, -127.416°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 3.9 event was detected 249 km W of Bandon, Oregon on December 22, 2025, with origin time 19:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 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 43.585°, -127.416°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.9 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 22, 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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