Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central District · Central District
Country overviewBotswana · Central District
M3.1 Earthquake near Central District (Botswana)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Central District (Botswana) on January 21, 2026 at 15:54 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
7d73db2da0bf106b71c2ec18c6e239cfdb2f1d2e
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 15:54:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.97700,
25.94000
Temperature
16.3°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
Botswana
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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