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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near SOUTH AFRICA (South Africa)

UTC time: 2025-09-25 13:40:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 25, 2025 at 13:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near SOUTH AFRICA (South Africa). 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 13:40:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
South Africa
City
KwaZulu-Natal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.36100, 30.25000
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

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 (9.9 km)
Regional average: 9.9 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

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