Earthquakes on December 27, 2025
295
EARTHQUAKES on December 27, 2025
24-hour UTC period · USGS data
LARGEST: M6.6 — 29 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan
63 km deep · 439 people felt it
Normal activitycompared to daily average (~250/day)
Magnitude Breakdown
M5.0+
5
M4.0–4.9
39
M3.0–3.9
10
M2.0–2.9
98
M1.0–1.9
143
Activity Summary
295
Total earthquakes
~250
Daily average
Normal
Activity level
5
M5.0+ events
Significant Earthquakes (M4.5+)
6.6
29 km ESE of Yilan, Taiwan
15:05 UTC · 63.0 km deep
Felt by 439
5.6
37 km NW of Añatuya, Argentina
10:40 UTC · 593.4 km deep
5.4
193 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia
00:22 UTC · 25.0 km deep
5.1
220 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
02:25 UTC · 10.0 km deep
5.1
191 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia
01:10 UTC · 10.0 km deep
4.9
13 km NE of San Juan, Philippines
18:26 UTC · 64.2 km deep
Felt by 5
4.9
Izu Islands, Japan region
17:44 UTC · 22.5 km deep
Felt by 1
4.9
193 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia
03:00 UTC · 10.0 km deep
Earthquake Map — December 27, 2025
All Earthquakes — December 27, 2025
Showing 30 of 152 (filtered from 295)
(Filtered to M2.0+. Change the magnitude filter to see smaller events.)
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 23:52:00 UTC | 4.4mb | 34 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu -15.345°, 167.427° | 109.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:52 UTC on December 27, 2025, a magnitude 4.4 tremor occurred 34 km NE of Luganville, Vanuatu. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 23:48:11 UTC | 2.3ml | 33 km N of Skwentna, Alaska 62.294°, -151.351° | 88.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 33 km N of Skwentna, Alaska on December 27, 2025 at 23:48 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 23:46:43 UTC | 2.0ml | 17 km W of Union City, Oklahoma 35.411°, -98.134° | 6.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 17 km W of Union City, Oklahoma came in on December 27, 2025 at 23:46 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 23:36:08 UTC | 2.3ml | 7 km S of Carpinteria, CA 34.335°, -119.513° | 0.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.3 seismic event took place 7 km S of Carpinteria, CA on December 27, 2025 at 23:36 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 23:30:04 UTC | 3.5ml | Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska 51.775°, 178.341° | 125.0 km | - | I | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 3.5 earthquake near Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska came in on December 27, 2025 at 23:30 UTC. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 23:25:33 UTC | 2.0ml | 50 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.724°, -104.360° | 6.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
December 27, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 50 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 23:25 UTC. Coming 10 hours after a magnitude 2.4 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 23:21:18 UTC | 4.3mb | western Xizang 35.740°, 88.528° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place near western Xizang on December 27, 2025 at 23:21 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 23:17:41 UTC | 2.4md | 5 km WNW of Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA 37.413°, -118.465° | 9.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.4 seismic event took place 5 km WNW of Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, CA on December 27, 2025 at 23:17 UTC. See the M2.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 23:03:26 UTC | 3.8mwr | 84 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan 22.742°, 121.211° | 34.2 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 23:03 UTC on December 27, 2025, a magnitude 3.8 tremor occurred 84 km ENE of Donggang, Taiwan. See the M3.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 22:48:57 UTC | 2.0ml | 12 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii 19.207°, -155.363° | 29.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 seismic event took place 12 km E of Pāhala, Hawaii on December 27, 2025 at 22:48 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.3 earthquake that occurred about 7 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 22:47:58 UTC | 4.4mb | Izu Islands, Japan region 29.695°, 142.240° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region at 22:47 UTC on December 27, 2025. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 22:34:17 UTC | 2.0ml | 63 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska 60.332°, -152.672° | 126.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 27, 2025 at 22:34 UTC, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck 63 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 22:31:30 UTC | 3.5md | 20 km NE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic 18.800°, -68.543° | 42.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 3.5 event was detected 20 km NE of Otra Banda, Dominican Republic on December 27, 2025, with origin time 22:31 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 22:15:46 UTC | 2.3ml | 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.570°, -139.784° | 4.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 22:15 UTC on December 27, 2025. It arrived roughly 4 hours after a larger magnitude 2.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 22:11:46 UTC | 4.8mb | Fiji region -20.911°, -178.572° | 590.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.8 seismic event took place in the Fiji region on December 27, 2025 at 22:11 UTC. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 22:08:24 UTC | 4.0mb | 95 km SW of Atka, Alaska 51.594°, -175.197° | 45.3 km | - | III | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 27, 2025 at 22:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 95 km SW of Atka, Alaska. The event was offshore. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 21:56:29 UTC | 4.3mb | 84 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska 53.042°, 171.968° | 38.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
December 27, 2025 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 84 km WNW of Attu Station, Alaska, logged at 21:56 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 21:53:36 UTC | 2.3md | 18 km NNW of New Idria, CA 36.551°, -120.781° | 9.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
December 27, 2025 brought a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 18 km NNW of New Idria, CA, logged at 21:53 UTC. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 21:52:51 UTC | 2.0ml | 6 km ESE of Willow, Alaska 61.727°, -149.915° | 55.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded 6 km ESE of Willow, Alaska on December 27, 2025 at 21:52 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.1 earthquake that occurred about 14 hours earlier. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 21:49:11 UTC | 4.1mb | 206 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji -17.468°, -178.838° | 550.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:49 UTC on December 27, 2025, a magnitude 4.1 tremor occurred 206 km ENE of Levuka, Fiji. This deep-focus earthquake originated far below the brittle crust, deep inside the mantle. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 21:45:23 UTC | 2.3ml | 121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.619°, -140.098° | 12.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 27, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.3 earthquake 121 km N of Yakutat, Alaska at 21:45 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.6 earthquake that occurred about 3 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 21:41:15 UTC | 2.2ml | 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.506°, -139.977° | 2.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 27, 2025 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. Coming 5 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 21:36:30 UTC | 2.2ml | 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.485°, -139.766° | 1.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 27, 2025 at 21:36 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 2.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 21:35:19 UTC | 4.1mb | 39 km SE of Yigo Village, Guam 13.278°, 145.136° | 59.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.1 earthquake 39 km SE of Yigo Village, Guam at 21:35 UTC on December 27, 2025. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 21:15:01 UTC | 2.1ml | 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.538°, -139.810° | 10.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska on December 27, 2025 at 21:15 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 2.9 earthquake that occurred about 5 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 21:07:50 UTC | 2.0ml | 122 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.640°, -139.979° | 10.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 122 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 21:07 UTC on December 27, 2025. Coming 3 hours after a magnitude 2.6 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 21:03:55 UTC | 3.0ml | 21 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming 43.577°, -105.367° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 21 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming with origin time 21:03 UTC on December 27, 2025. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 20:52:09 UTC | 2.0ml | 36 km SSW of Dry Creek, Alaska 63.332°, -144.834° | 8.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On December 27, 2025, worldwide seismic activity registered a magnitude 2.0 earthquake 36 km SSW of Dry Creek, Alaska at 20:52 UTC. See the M2.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 20:47:35 UTC | 2.1ml | 99 km N of Yakutat, Alaska 60.440°, -139.610° | 1.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.1 earthquake 99 km N of Yakutat, Alaska with origin time 20:47 UTC on December 27, 2025. Coming 4 hours after a magnitude 2.9 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M2.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2025-12-27 2025-12-27 20:43:14 UTC | 3.3ml | 12 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming 44.115°, -105.422° | 0.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.3 seismic event took place 12 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming on December 27, 2025 at 20:43 UTC. This very shallow event was close enough to the surface that even modest magnitudes can produce significant local shaking. See the M3.3 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
About This Page
This page shows all earthquakes recorded by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program during the 24-hour UTC period on December 27, 2025. Data includes all events of magnitude 1.0 or greater. Past earthquake data is considered final after review by USGS seismologists.