Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Matabeleland South
Country overviewZimbabwe
M3.3 Earthquake near ZIMBABWE (Zimbabwe)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near ZIMBABWE (Zimbabwe) on July 18, 2025 at 23:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
100c47527f7da1380793fe25787316e7da54154a
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 23:50:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.24300,
30.25000
Temperature
15.8°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
Zimbabwe
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1 Catalogue entries
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