Magnitude
M6.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTHWEST OF AFRICA
M6.2 Earthquake near SOUTHWEST OF AFRICA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M6.2 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHWEST OF AFRICA on May 30, 2025 at 05:36 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 can cause significant damage in populated areas.
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Details
ID
b1d1f57d855b01b33a6de3a2ed473dd6231e2f32
Magnitude
M6.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 05:36:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-53.31450,
9.16110
Temperature
0.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
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
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours2
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM6.1
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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