Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
North West
Country overviewSouth Africa
M4.8 Earthquake near 8 km NE of Orkney, South Africa (South Africa)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 8 km NE of Orkney, South Africa (South Africa) on July 10, 2025 at 11:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
0adbb70d836be369ebcc11518e3cfc6e0439d605
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-10 11:48:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-26.93700,
26.74410
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (10 km)
Regional average: 10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
South Africa
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 21 Catalogue entries
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