M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Tanzania (Tanzania)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 22:12:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2025 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Tanzania (Tanzania). 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-09 22:12:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Tanzania

City

Manyara

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-4.53000, 35.18000

Temperature

14.7°C

Map

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

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