Earthquakes in Kazakhstan — May 2025
2 earthquakes were recorded in Kazakhstan during May 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 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 Kazakhstan was a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan on 23 May 2025 at 10:58 UTC. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake radiates roughly 43 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Kazakhstan monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover, and level with the 2 recorded the previous month.
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 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.3 near Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan on 23 May at 10 km; M4.2 near Karaton, Kazakhstan on 11 May at 10 km.
That is close to the 2 events Kazakhstan averages per month across the 9 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Kazakhstan, May 2025
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan | 10.0 | Kazakhstan | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Karaton, Kazakhstan | 10.0 | Kazakhstan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Kazakhstan in May 2025?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Kazakhstan during May 2025, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Kazakhstan in May 2025?
A magnitude 4.3 event near Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan on 23 May 2025.
Other months in Kazakhstan
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.