Earthquakes in Colombia — May 2025
3 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during May 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 61 km.
The month's largest event in Colombia was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Timbiquí, Colombia on 23 May 2025 at 04:56 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Colombia monthly average of 5 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 5 recorded the previous month.
67% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 33% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near Timbiquí, Colombia on 23 May at 52 km; M4.6 near Puerto Wilches, Colombia on 11 May at 97 km; M4.5 near Riosucio, Colombia on 04 May at 34 km.
That is 34% below the 5 events Colombia averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Colombia, May 2025
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Timbiquí, Colombia | 52.4 | Colombia | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Puerto Wilches, Colombia | 97.5 | Colombia | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Riosucio, Colombia | 33.8 | Colombia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Colombia in May 2025?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Colombia during May 2025, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Colombia in May 2025?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Timbiquí, Colombia on 23 May 2025.
Other months in Colombia
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.