Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gauteng · Merafong City Local Municipality
Country overviewSouth Africa · Gauteng
M3.1 Earthquake near Merafong City Local Municipality, Gauteng (South Africa)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Merafong City Local Municipality, Gauteng (South Africa) on September 7, 2026 at 09:37 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. South Africa: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
ID
56fc129294fc948a652bda382aefd0f864211cd4
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 09:37:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.50500,
27.43000
Temperature
18.3°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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 23 Catalogue entries
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