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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Tanzania (Tanzania)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 17:11:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Tanzania (Tanzania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 17:11:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Tanzania
City
Tanzania
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-4.45000, 29.56000
Temperature
28.1°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 (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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Karisimbi
    Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'490 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·DR Congo-Rwanda
  • Nyiragongo
    Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'470 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·DR Congo
  • Nyamulagira
    Distance: 341 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'058 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·DR Congo
  • Mugogo
    Distance: 343 km ·Cone ·Elevation: 2'338 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·DR Congo

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