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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State (South Africa)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 12:26:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State (South Africa) on August 28, 2026 at 12:26 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.

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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.

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