Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kgalagadi District
Country overviewBotswana
M4.1 Earthquake near BOTSWANA (Botswana)
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About this earthquake
On July 16, 2025 at 20:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near BOTSWANA (Botswana). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b77bff86fe18ace52baeafc65db6dd4ddc9dc01e
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 20:55:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.55400,
22.86600
Temperature
12.6°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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