Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Northern Cape · Khâi-Ma Local Municipality
Country overviewSouth Africa · Northern Cape
M2.2 Earthquake near Khâi-Ma Local Municipality, Northern Cape (South Africa)
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About this earthquake
On August 29, 2026 at 03:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Khâi-Ma Local Municipality, Northern Cape (South Africa). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
2ed3bf10cdc0b25d9c6ff9bd73d121e600c04e8d
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 03:25:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.26400,
19.37600
Temperature
19.3°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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 101 Catalogue entries
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