Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
North West · Klerksdorp
Country overviewSouth Africa · North West
M2.1 Earthquake near Klerksdorp, North West (South Africa)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Klerksdorp, North West (South Africa) on October 7, 2026 at 12:35 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 M2.2.
Details
ID
419b0580d2b53df2b60afbea4e3269e1b3433527
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 12:35:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.92600,
26.72100
Temperature
27.5°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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