M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Lahoda, Dodoma (Tanzania)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 20:52:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 20:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Lahoda, Dodoma (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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-23 20:52:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Tanzania

State

Dodoma

City

Lahoda

County

Chemba

Village

Lahoda

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.06730, 35.34780

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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

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