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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Central District (Botswana)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 15:54:19 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 15:54:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Botswana
State
Central District
City
Central District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.97700, 25.94000
Temperature
16.3°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 (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

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