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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTH AFRICA (South Africa)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 11:14:42 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 11:14:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
South Africa
City
Free State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.43600, 27.93900
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.9 km)
Regional average: 9.9 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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