Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Manica Province · Machaze
Country overviewMozambique · Manica Province
M2.4 Earthquake near Machaze, Manica Province (Mozambique)
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About this earthquake
On August 25, 2026 at 01:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Machaze, Manica Province (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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
629b5e6532e2c3533e2a5da7d05092618c3afe38
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 01:37:00 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.06000,
33.60900
Temperature
15.4°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
Mozambique
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 3 Catalogue entries
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