Earthquakes in Kyrgyzstan — May 2025
2 earthquakes were recorded in Kyrgyzstan during May 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Kyrgyzstan was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan on 06 May 2025 at 08:08 UTC. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake radiates roughly 477 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Kyrgyzstan monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover.
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 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.0 near Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan on 06 May at 10 km; M5.0 near Baetovo, Kyrgyzstan on 12 May at 10 km.
That is 16% above the 2 events Kyrgyzstan averages per month across the 11 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Kyrgyzstan, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Baetovo, Kyrgyzstan | 10.0 | Kyrgyzstan | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan | 10.0 | Kyrgyzstan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Kyrgyzstan in May 2025?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Kyrgyzstan during May 2025, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Kyrgyzstan in May 2025?
A magnitude 5.0 event near Kyzyl-Eshme, Kyrgyzstan on 06 May 2025.
Other months in Kyrgyzstan
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.