Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Masvingo
Country overviewZimbabwe
M4.0 Earthquake near ZIMBABWE (Zimbabwe)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near ZIMBABWE (Zimbabwe) on November 30, 2025 at 10:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
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
Zimbabwe
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1 Catalogue entries
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