Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Free State
Country overviewSouth Africa
M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTH AFRICA (South Africa)
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About this earthquake
On August 12, 2025 at 11:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTH AFRICA (South Africa). 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 are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c28c0bf41e71b4e5766838912f3f94c4410a4755
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 11:14:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.43600,
27.93900
Temperature
20.5°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
South Africa
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 21 Catalogue entries
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