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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 17 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania

UTC time: 2025-03-17 10:44:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 17 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania on March 17, 2025 at 10:44 UTC. 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.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-17 10:44:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-4.51860, 35.13760

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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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'962 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Tanzania
  • Meru
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'550 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Tanzania
  • Chyulu Hills
    Distance: 367 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'188 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Kenya
  • Suswa
    Distance: 398 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'356 m ·Kenya
  • Olkaria
    Distance: 422 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'434 m ·Last eruption: 1770 ·Kenya
  • Longonot
    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'776 m ·Last eruption: 1863 ·Kenya

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