Earthquakes in Micronesia — May 2025
2 earthquakes were recorded in Micronesia 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 Micronesia was a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near State of Chuuk, Micronesia on 24 May 2025 at 16:46 UTC. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake radiates roughly 338 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Micronesia monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover, and up from the 1 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 M4.9 near State of Chuuk, Micronesia on 24 May at 10 km; M4.9 near Fais, Micronesia on 08 May at 10 km.
That is close to the 2 events Micronesia averages per month across the 13 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Micronesia, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | State of Chuuk, Micronesia | 10.0 | Micronesia | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Fais, Micronesia | 10.0 | Micronesia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Micronesia in May 2025?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Micronesia during May 2025, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Micronesia in May 2025?
A magnitude 4.9 event near State of Chuuk, Micronesia on 24 May 2025.
Other months in Micronesia
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.