Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central District
Country overviewBotswana
M3.3 Earthquake near BOTSWANA (Botswana)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near BOTSWANA (Botswana) on August 22, 2025 at 05:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
59c144e236f3c59ce6b241308b293067170ac8e7
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 05:01:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.05700,
26.40600
Temperature
28.5°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
Botswana
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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