Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gauteng · Merafong City Local Municipality
Country overviewSouth Africa · Gauteng
M2.9 Earthquake near Merafong City Local Municipality, Gauteng (South Africa)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Merafong City Local Municipality, Gauteng (South Africa) on October 6, 2026 at 14:33 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. South Africa: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
ID
33b4c76d26af2d2c1e13b263bf113fa888ccebf6
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-06 14:33:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.41600,
27.48500
Temperature
22.1°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
Gauteng
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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