Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sava · Doany
Country overviewMadagascar · Sava
M4.3 Earthquake near Doany, Sava (Madagascar)
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About this earthquake
On August 7, 2026 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Doany, Sava (Madagascar). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
4ea29ed359c406bc97c7ca25a4af509613f02369
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 19:48:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Doany
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-14.39000,
49.34000
Temperature
13.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Madagascar
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 3 Catalogue entries
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