Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sofala
Country overviewMozambique
M4.3 Earthquake near MOZAMBIQUE (Mozambique)
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About this earthquake
On September 9, 2025 at 11:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near MOZAMBIQUE (Mozambique). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
76f845a11b2b43de407ce1ee72a4ccc026335335
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 11:11:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.63900,
34.46100
Temperature
27.8°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 ≥ 3.0 · 1 Catalogue entries
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