Strong earthquake · December 12, 2025
M 6.7 Earthquake, 117 km NE of Kuji, Japan
A magnitude 6.7 (mww) earthquake struck 117 km NE of Kuji, Japan on December 12, 2025 at 02:44 UTC, at a depth of about 19 km (12 mi), according to the USGS. 21 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Mar 10, 2026, 6:18 PM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 6.7 mww (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| Local time at epicenter | Dec 12, 2025, 11:44 AM GMT+9 |
| U.S. Eastern Time | Dec 11, 2025, 9:44 PM EST |
| Location | 117 km NE of Kuji, Japan |
| Coordinates | 40.890° N, 142.813° E |
| Depth | 19.0 km (11.8 mi), shallow |
| Felt reports | 21 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 5 |
| ShakeMap intensity | MMI 4.8 (estimated maximum) |
| Tsunami flag | Yes (see note below) |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us6000ruc4 |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us6000ruc4. Last updated by the USGS Mar 10, 2026, 22:18:37 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
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Other recent earthquakes within 300 km
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 4.2 | 37 km E of Hachinohe, Japan | 0 sec ago | 59.6 km |
| M 5.1 | 72 km ENE of Noda, Japan | 0 sec ago | 38.1 km |
| M 4.7 | 33 km NE of Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan | 0 sec ago | 94.1 km |
| M 4.5 | 53 km S of Kushiro, Japan | 0 sec ago | 65.9 km |
| M 4.5 | 86 km E of Noda, Japan | 0 sec ago | 50.0 km |
| M 5.1 | 103 km ENE of Miyako, Japan | 0 sec ago | 14.5 km |
| M 6.0 | 32 km SSW of Honchō, Japan PAGER green | 0 sec ago | 41.0 km |
| M 6.0 | 54 km ENE of Noda, Japan PAGER green | 0 sec ago | 35.0 km |
| M 6.9 | 35 km ENE of Noda, Japan PAGER yellow | 0 sec ago | 34.0 km |
| M 6.7 | 41 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan PAGER green | 0 sec ago | 42.0 km |
| M 6.0 | 100 km E of Miyako, Japan PAGER green | 0 sec ago | 35.0 km |
| M 7.4(tsunami flag) | 102 km ENE of Miyako, Japan PAGER green | 0 sec ago | 25.0 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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