Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chobe District · Chobe District
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M3.0 Earthquake near Chobe District (Botswana)
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About this earthquake
On January 19, 2026 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Chobe District (Botswana). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
a76d139930352422832a7212faaef2238b8f828a
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 16:21:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.30200,
23.95000
Temperature
22.8°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
Botswana
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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