Earthquakes on December 24, 2025: 301 Worldwide, Largest M6.0

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 23:54:40 UTC	2.1ml	110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.534°, -139.924°	3.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:54 UTC on December 24, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 13 hours after a magnitude 2.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 3.6 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: 60.534°, -139.924°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 23:41:05 UTC	2.4ml	41 km S of Adak, Alaska 51.502°, -176.575°	31.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 41 km S of Adak, Alaska on December 24, 2025 at 23:41 UTC. The event originated approximately 31.4 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 51.502°, -176.575°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 23:29:29 UTC	2.0ml	111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.543°, -139.813°	14.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 23:29 UTC on December 24, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 13 hours earlier. The hypocenter lay at 14.4 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 60.543°N, -139.813°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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 23:27:21 UTC	2.6ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.667°, -104.357°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico at 23:27 UTC on December 24, 2025. At a depth of 6.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.667°, -104.357°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 23:00:11 UTC	4.9mb	88 km E of Shikotan, Russia 43.660°, 147.806°	47.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.9 earthquake 88 km E of Shikotan, Russia at 23:00 UTC on December 24, 2025. At a depth of 47.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 43.660°, 147.806°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 22:45:48 UTC	2.3ml	9 km SW of Hilo, Hawaii 19.661°, -155.148°	12.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 9 km SW of Hilo, Hawaii at 22:45 UTC on December 24, 2025. At a depth of 12.4 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 19.661°N, -155.148°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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 22:43:26 UTC	4.1mb	19 km N of Meknès, Morocco 34.069°, -5.549°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 19 km N of Meknès, Morocco on December 24, 2025 at 22:43 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 34.069°, -5.549°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 22:37:32 UTC	5.1mww	236 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam 11.782°, 143.106°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 236 km SW of Merizo Village, Guam with origin time 22:37 UTC on December 24, 2025. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 11.782°, 143.106°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 22:37:31 UTC	5.0mww	Norwegian Sea 72.124°, 1.162°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 24, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Norwegian Sea at 22:37 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. The epicenter is at 72.124°, 1.162°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 21:47:06 UTC	4.3mb	169 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga -17.637°, -175.189°	272.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 24, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 169 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga at 21:47 UTC. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 272.9 km depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. Coordinates: -17.637°, -175.189°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 21:44:48 UTC	4.3mb	Norwegian Sea 72.065°, 0.933°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:44 UTC on December 24, 2025, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred near Norwegian Sea. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 72.065°, 0.933°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 21:37:51 UTC	4.8mww	Reykjanes Ridge 58.334°, -32.146°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 4.8 event was detected near Reykjanes Ridge on December 24, 2025, with origin time 21:37 UTC. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 58.334°, -32.146°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 21:30:19 UTC	3.2ml	14 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming 43.801°, -105.327°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 3.2 earthquake 14 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming at 21:30 UTC on December 24, 2025. 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. Geolocation places the event at 43.801°N, -105.327°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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 21:05:15 UTC	4.0mb	12 km SW of Sangay, Philippines 6.366°, 123.958°	529.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.0 earthquake 12 km SW of Sangay, Philippines at 21:05 UTC on December 24, 2025. At 529.9 km, this deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 6.366°, 123.958°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 21:03:14 UTC	4.7mb	west of Macquarie Island -57.362°, 148.699°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 24, 2025 at 21:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck west of Macquarie Island. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -57.362°N, 148.699°E. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 21:02:39 UTC	2.4ml	136 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.768°, -139.923°	3.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 24, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 136 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 21:02 UTC. At a depth of just 3.3 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.768°N, -139.923°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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 20:54:42 UTC	2.3ml	133 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.734°, -140.028°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 133 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 24, 2025 at 20:54 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.734°, -140.028°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 20:30:46 UTC	2.2ml	7 km WSW of Grapevine, CA 34.925°, -118.999°	14.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 7 km WSW of Grapevine, CA with origin time 20:30 UTC on December 24, 2025. The event originated approximately 14.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 34.925°, -118.999°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 20:20:19 UTC	3.3ml	29 km SE of Wright, Wyoming 43.555°, -105.254°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 24, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 3.3 earthquake 29 km SE of Wright, Wyoming at 20:20 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. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 43.555°, -105.254°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 20:18:25 UTC	4.5mb	Mid-Indian Ridge -33.461°, 78.018°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge with origin time 20:18 UTC on December 24, 2025. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at -33.461°, 78.018°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 20:17:27 UTC	2.0ml	11 km ENE of Hermleigh, Texas 32.671°, -100.644°	7.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 24, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 11 km ENE of Hermleigh, Texas at 20:17 UTC. At a depth of 7.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 32.671°, -100.644°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 20:06:53 UTC	4.4mb	southeast of the Loyalty Islands -22.728°, 170.937°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 24, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.4 earthquake southeast of the Loyalty Islands, logged at 20:06 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.0 km depth. Geolocation places the event at -22.728°N, 170.937°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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 20:03:25 UTC	2.9ml	10 km NNE of Cabazon, CA 34.003°, -116.766°	15.6 km	27	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 24, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 10 km NNE of Cabazon, CA, logged at 20:03 UTC. The event generated 27 citizen felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 15.6 km depth. Coordinates: 34.003°, -116.766°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 20:01:55 UTC	4.4mb	Mid-Indian Ridge -33.260°, 77.945°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 24, 2025 at 20:01 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Mid-Indian Ridge. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: -33.260°, 77.945°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 19:41:12 UTC	4.2mwr	83 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan 22.873°, 121.225°	7.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 24, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 83 km ESE of Yujing, Taiwan at 19:41 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. At a depth of 7.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 22.873°, 121.225°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 19:38:43 UTC	4.1mb	84 km E of Shikotan, Russia 43.760°, 147.775°	55.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 24, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 84 km E of Shikotan, Russia, logged at 19:38 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 55.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 43.760°, 147.775°. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 19:36:54 UTC	3.0ml	5 km NNW of Dublin, CA 37.743°, -121.950°	9.1 km	197	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 3.0 seismic event took place 5 km NNW of Dublin, CA on December 24, 2025 at 19:36 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 197 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. The event originated approximately 9.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 37.743°N, -121.950°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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 19:24:48 UTC	4.3mb	68 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua 12.375°, -87.958°	47.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 68 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua at 19:24 UTC on December 24, 2025. At a depth of 47.2 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 12.375°N, -87.958°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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 18:54:44 UTC	4.5mb	Reykjanes Ridge 58.377°, -32.162°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 24, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Reykjanes Ridge at 18:54 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 58.377°N, -32.162°E. 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.
2025-12-24 2025-12-24 18:05:37 UTC	2.4ml	76 km S of Sand Point, Alaska 54.653°, -160.409°	4.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 24, 2025 at 18:05 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck 76 km S of Sand Point, Alaska. 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: 54.653°, -160.409°. 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.

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 24, 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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