Earthquakes in Chad — May 2025
1 earthquakes were recorded in Chad during May 2025, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Chad was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Faya-Largeau, Chad on 24 May 2025 at 21:23 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Chad in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Chad, May 2025
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Faya-Largeau, Chad | 10.0 | Chad | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Chad in May 2025?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Chad during May 2025, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Chad in May 2025?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Faya-Largeau, Chad on 24 May 2025.
Other months in Chad
Magnitudes for May 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.