Earthquakes on December 26, 2025: 355 Worldwide, Largest M5.6

Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 23:44:04 UTC	2.6ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.470°, -139.680°	5.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 26, 2025 at 23:44 UTC. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 4.1 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: 60.470°, -139.680°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 23:22:24 UTC	2.0ml	121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.628°, -140.028°	9.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 26, 2025 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 7 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 9.2 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 60.628°, -140.028°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 23:02:24 UTC	5.2mb	108 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -4.543°, 153.223°	84.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded 108 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea on December 26, 2025 at 23:02 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. At a depth of 84.2 km, the event was intermediate depth. Geolocation places the event at -4.543°N, 153.223°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 22:44:40 UTC	2.4ml	10 km E of Puebla, B.C., MX 32.563°, -115.247°	14.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 26, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.4 earthquake 10 km E of Puebla, B.C., MX at 22:44 UTC. At a depth of 14.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.563°, -115.247°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 22:44:01 UTC	2.3ml	9 km E of Puebla, B.C., MX 32.557°, -115.253°	16.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 9 km E of Puebla, B.C., MX on December 26, 2025 at 22:44 UTC. At a depth of 16.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 32.557°, -115.253°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 22:35:38 UTC	2.5md	9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA 36.580°, -121.228°	4.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 26, 2025 at 22:35 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 9 km NW of Pinnacles, CA. At a depth of just 4.7 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: 36.580°, -121.228°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 22:34:52 UTC	2.0ml	114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.570°, -139.860°	12.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 26, 2025 at 22:34 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.1 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 12.5 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 60.570°N, -139.860°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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 22:14:41 UTC	2.1ml	50 km W of Tyonek, Alaska 61.097°, -152.073°	105.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 50 km W of Tyonek, Alaska came in on December 26, 2025 at 22:14 UTC. At a depth of 105.7 km, the event was intermediate depth. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 61.097°, -152.073°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 22:11:34 UTC	2.0ml	116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.589°, -139.919°	12.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 22:11 UTC on December 26, 2025. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The hypocenter lay at 12.6 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.589°, -139.919°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 21:55:01 UTC	2.2md	10 km NNW of Avenal, CA 36.080°, -120.185°	7.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 26, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.2 earthquake 10 km NNW of Avenal, CA at 21:55 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.5 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 36.080°N, -120.185°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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 21:20:30 UTC	2.0ml	103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.471°, -139.604°	8.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 26, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:20 UTC. It arrived roughly 1 hours after a larger magnitude 4.1 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. 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. The epicenter is at 60.471°, -139.604°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 21:19:20 UTC	2.1ml	109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.528°, -139.540°	4.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.1 seismic event took place 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 26, 2025 at 21:19 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.1 earthquake that occurred about 1 hours earlier. At a depth of just 4.0 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. Geolocation places the event at 60.528°N, -139.540°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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 21:17:17 UTC	2.1ml	102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.468°, -139.577°	3.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 26, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 102 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 21:17 UTC. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.1 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: 60.468°, -139.577°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 21:10:04 UTC	2.3ml	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.585°, -139.704°	8.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.3 earthquake 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:10 UTC on December 26, 2025. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 60.585°, -139.704°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 21:09:36 UTC	4.2mb	6 km SE of Takahama, Japan 35.453°, 135.604°	352.6 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 26, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 6 km SE of Takahama, Japan at 21:09 UTC. At 352.6 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 35.453°, 135.604°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 21:07:08 UTC	4.1mwr	115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.579°, -139.637°	5.0 km	-	IV	green	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 26, 2025 at 21:07 UTC. In the 72 hours after this event, the USGS recorded 12 smaller earthquakes within 20 km, consistent with an ongoing aftershock sequence rooted here. 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 4.4, classified as moderate shaking. 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: 60.579°, -139.637°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 21:06:46 UTC	2.0ml	38 km N of Karluk, Alaska 57.916°, -154.385°	66.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 21:06 UTC on December 26, 2025, a magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred 38 km N of Karluk, Alaska. The event originated approximately 66.2 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 57.916°N, -154.385°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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 21:04:26 UTC	2.0ml	74 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska 63.148°, -150.447°	113.5 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.0 earthquake 74 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska at 21:04 UTC on December 26, 2025. This was a intermediate depth earthquake, focused at 113.5 km depth. Coordinates: 63.148°, -150.447°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 21:01:43 UTC	2.0ml	112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.559°, -139.711°	11.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
This magnitude 2.0 event was detected 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 26, 2025, with origin time 21:01 UTC. It arrived roughly 10 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 11.8 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 60.559°, -139.711°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 20:48:48 UTC	4.4mb	9 km SW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste -9.268°, 124.337°	32.2 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 9 km SW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste on December 26, 2025 at 20:48 UTC. At a depth of 32.2 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -9.268°, 124.337°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 20:11:29 UTC	4.3mb	126 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua 11.832°, -88.158°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 126 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua came in on December 26, 2025 at 20:11 UTC. 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 11.832°, -88.158°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 20:08:43 UTC	4.4mb	165 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia -2.250°, 139.187°	25.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 165 km WNW of Abepura, Indonesia with origin time 20:08 UTC on December 26, 2025. The event originated approximately 25.7 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at -2.250°N, 139.187°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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 20:06:48 UTC	2.0ml	106 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska 60.482°, -140.145°	14.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 106 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska came in on December 26, 2025 at 20:06 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.7 earthquake that occurred about 4 hours earlier. At a depth of 14.7 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 60.482°N, -140.145°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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 19:53:10 UTC	2.8ml	82 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska 54.391°, -161.763°	3.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:53 UTC on December 26, 2025, a magnitude 2.8 tremor occurred 82 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.0 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. At a depth of just 3.0 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 54.391°N, -161.763°E. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 19:45:23 UTC	2.0ml	85 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska 60.300°, -139.393°	0.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 85 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska on December 26, 2025 at 19:45 UTC. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of just 0.4 km, this was a very shallow event, close enough to the surface that modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. Coordinates: 60.300°, -139.393°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 19:44:26 UTC	4.2mb	138 km NW of Tumxuk, China 40.858°, 78.066°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
At 19:44 UTC on December 26, 2025, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 138 km NW of Tumxuk, China. 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. Geolocation places the event at 40.858°N, 78.066°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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 19:39:39 UTC	2.1ml	107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.508°, -139.632°	5.8 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 26, 2025 at 19:39 UTC, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The hypocenter lay at 5.8 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 60.508°, -139.632°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 19:27:54 UTC	4.6mb	Fiji region -20.534°, -178.954°	623.1 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On December 26, 2025 at 19:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck in the Fiji region. At 623.1 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the deep-focus category. Geolocation places the event at -20.534°N, -178.954°E. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 19:24:59 UTC	2.0ml	95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.399°, -139.487°	8.4 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
December 26, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 95 km N of Yakutat, Alaska, logged at 19:24 UTC. It arrived roughly 9 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 8.4 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 60.399°, -139.487°. 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.
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 19:22:46 UTC	4.5mb	107 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -5.311°, 152.337°	43.7 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.5 earthquake 107 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at 19:22 UTC on December 26, 2025. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 43.7 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at -5.311°, 152.337°. 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.

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 26, 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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