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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTH AFRICA (South Africa)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 13:58:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH AFRICA (South Africa) on July 24, 2025 at 13:58 UTC. 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 13:58:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
South Africa
City
Gauteng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.39300, 27.48300
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.9 km)
Regional average: 9.9 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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