Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Free State · Moqhaka Local Municipality
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M3.5 Earthquake near Moqhaka Local Municipality, Free State (South Africa)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Moqhaka Local Municipality, Free State (South Africa) on October 2, 2026 at 19:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
15ef07c520fd13e15c54c8159a359bc2a9348dc2
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-02 19:03:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.58900,
27.11200
Temperature
13.4°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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 21 Catalogue entries
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