M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near TUNISIA (Tunisia)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 03:38:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 22, 2025 at 03:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near TUNISIA (Tunisia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-22 03:38:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Tunisia

City

wlayt qfst

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.34000, 8.88000

Temperature

20.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.4 km)

Regional average: 24.4 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

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Pantelleria

Distance: 392 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 836 m ·Last eruption: 1891 ·Italy
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