Earthquakes on December 25, 2025: 296 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 23:50:20 UTC	2.0ml	15 km NNE of Tatitlek, Alaska 60.992°, -146.583°	6.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 15 km NNE of Tatitlek, Alaska on December 25, 2025, with origin time 23:50 UTC. The event originated approximately 6.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 60.992°N, -146.583°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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 23:41:47 UTC	2.8md	7 km W of Templeton, CA 35.548°, -120.786°	4.8 km	33	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:41 UTC on December 25, 2025, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 7 km W of Templeton, CA. Of every earthquake currently listed for worldwide seismic activity, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. 33 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. 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. The epicenter is at 35.548°, -120.786°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 23:38:04 UTC	4.2ml	191 km SE of Perryville, Alaska 54.772°, -156.886°	12.0 km	-	I	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 25, 2025 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 191 km SE of Perryville, Alaska. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 1.8 (weak). The event originated approximately 12.0 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 54.772°, -156.886°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 23:32:13 UTC	3.0ml	191 km SE of Perryville, Alaska 54.747°, -156.915°	24.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 191 km SE of Perryville, Alaska came in on December 25, 2025 at 23:32 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 24.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 54.747°, -156.915°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 23:25:59 UTC	2.2ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.578°, -139.861°	14.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 25, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 23:25 UTC. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 3.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 14.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.578°, -139.861°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 23:22:23 UTC	2.1ml	101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.462°, -139.701°	3.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 23:22 UTC on December 25, 2025. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 3.2 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: 60.462°, -139.701°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 23:19:25 UTC	2.6ml	66 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska 58.234°, -155.924°	13.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 25, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 66 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska at 23:19 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 13.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 58.234°, -155.924°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 23:05:48 UTC	2.6ml	39 km NE of Tanana, Alaska 65.439°, -151.528°	2.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 23:05 UTC on December 25, 2025, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 39 km NE of Tanana, Alaska. At a depth of just 2.6 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. Geolocation places the event at 65.439°N, -151.528°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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 23:00:05 UTC	4.6mb	27 km WNW of Rāpar, India 23.710°, 70.420°	10.0 km	1	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 25, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.6 earthquake 27 km WNW of Rāpar, India, logged at 23:00 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The epicenter is at 23.710°, 70.420°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 22:48:55 UTC	2.6ml	239 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska 56.571°, -148.826°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 239 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska at 22:48 UTC on December 25, 2025. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 56.571°, -148.826°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 22:45:07 UTC	2.5ml	10 km SSW of Valencia, CA 34.376°, -118.626°	10.9 km	2	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 10 km SSW of Valencia, CA on December 25, 2025 at 22:45 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 10.9 km depth. Coordinates: 34.376°, -118.626°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 22:37:04 UTC	2.0ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.576°, -139.751°	17.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 25, 2025 at 22:37 UTC. Coming 11 hours after a magnitude 3.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 17.2 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.576°, -139.751°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 22:29:11 UTC	4.8mb	194 km N of Sola, Vanuatu -12.135°, 167.293°	288.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 22:29 UTC on December 25, 2025, a magnitude 4.8 tremor occurred 194 km N of Sola, Vanuatu. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 288.2 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 -12.135°N, 167.293°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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 22:23:28 UTC	2.1ml	28 km E of Skwentna, Alaska 62.008°, -150.847°	62.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 25, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 28 km E of Skwentna, Alaska at 22:23 UTC. At a depth of 62.6 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 62.008°, -150.847°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 21:46:04 UTC	2.6ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.670°, -104.366°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on December 25, 2025, with origin time 21:46 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event originated approximately 6.1 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 31.670°, -104.366°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 21:41:59 UTC	2.1ml	108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.517°, -139.937°	7.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:41 UTC on December 25, 2025, a magnitude 2.1 tremor occurred 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 10 hours earlier. The event originated approximately 7.7 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 60.517°N, -139.937°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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 21:34:46 UTC	2.1ml	99 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.428°, -139.453°	1.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.1 earthquake 99 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:34 UTC on December 25, 2025. Coming 6 hours after a magnitude 3.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. 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. Coordinates: 60.428°, -139.453°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 21:33:26 UTC	4.3mb	40 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea -6.194°, 147.837°	49.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 40 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea at 21:33 UTC on December 25, 2025. At a depth of 49.9 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 -6.194°N, 147.837°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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 21:26:53 UTC	4.0mb	45 km SW of Ollagüe, Chile -21.489°, -68.589°	148.9 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 25, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 45 km SW of Ollagüe, Chile at 21:26 UTC. At a depth of 148.9 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at -21.489°, -68.589°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 21:15:41 UTC	2.2ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.550°, -139.896°	2.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:15 UTC on December 25, 2025, a magnitude 2.2 tremor occurred 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 9 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 2.4 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 60.550°, -139.896°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 21:04:40 UTC	2.2ml	107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.509°, -139.943°	12.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.2 earthquake 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:04 UTC on December 25, 2025. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.2 earthquake that occurred about 9 hours earlier. At a depth of 12.2 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 60.509°N, -139.943°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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 20:52:41 UTC	2.0ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.591°, -139.904°	3.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 25, 2025 at 20:52 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 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 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. The epicenter is at 60.591°, -139.904°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 20:33:29 UTC	2.7md	6 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico 17.942°, -66.847°	11.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 6 km SE of Maria Antonia, Puerto Rico on December 25, 2025 at 20:33 UTC. At a depth of 11.8 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 17.942°N, -66.847°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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 20:28:16 UTC	3.2ml	17 km NE of Wright, Wyoming 43.881°, -105.360°	0.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 25, 2025 brought a magnitude 3.2 earthquake 17 km NE of Wright, Wyoming, logged at 20:28 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. The epicenter is at 43.881°, -105.360°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 20:26:16 UTC	4.5mb	106 km WNW of Waisai, Indonesia 0.171°, 129.640°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 20:26 UTC on December 25, 2025, a magnitude 4.5 tremor occurred 106 km WNW of Waisai, Indonesia. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 0.171°, 129.640°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 20:06:36 UTC	2.9md	6 km NNW of Loíza, Puerto Rico 18.480°, -65.906°	103.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 25, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.9 earthquake 6 km NNW of Loíza, Puerto Rico, logged at 20:06 UTC. At a depth of 103.8 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at 18.480°N, -65.906°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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 19:53:31 UTC	2.7ml	55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.673°, -104.361°	6.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 25, 2025 at 19:53 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 3.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 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 31.673°, -104.361°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 19:44:39 UTC	2.6ml	56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.670°, -104.363°	6.3 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico came in on December 25, 2025 at 19:44 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.5 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.3 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 31.670°N, -104.363°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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 19:44:22 UTC	2.1ml	8 km W of Houston, Alaska 61.629°, -149.986°	26.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.1 event was detected 8 km W of Houston, Alaska on December 25, 2025, with origin time 19:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 26.8 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 61.629°, -149.986°. 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.
2025-12-25 2025-12-25 19:39:36 UTC	4.9mb	175 km W of Tigil’, Russia 57.859°, 155.739°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 25, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 175 km W of Tigil’, Russia at 19:39 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 event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 57.859°, 155.739°. 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.

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 25, 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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