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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MOZAMBIQUE (Mozambique)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 10:57:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 24, 2025 at 10:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MOZAMBIQUE (Mozambique). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 10:57:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Mozambique
City
Gaza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.54500, 31.57100
Temperature
30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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