Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
North West · Madibeng Local Municipality
Country overviewSouth Africa · North West
M3.0 Earthquake near Madibeng Local Municipality, North West (South Africa)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Madibeng Local Municipality, North West (South Africa) on April 7, 2026 at 05:50 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
23e67cc4a6f1193bceab425692e87a9bd405d87f
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 05:50:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.25800,
27.62900
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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