Earthquakes in Libya — May 2025
1 earthquakes were recorded in Libya 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 Libya was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Masallātah, Libya on 10 May 2025 at 17:35 UTC. A magnitude 4.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Libya monthly average of 1 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 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is close to the 1 events Libya averages per month across the 2 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Libya in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Libya, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Masallātah, Libya | 10.0 | Libya | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Libya in May 2025?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Libya during May 2025, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Libya in May 2025?
A magnitude 4.2 event near Masallātah, Libya on 10 May 2025.
Other months in Libya
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.