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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia

UTC time: 2025-02-03 09:45:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2025 at 09:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 20 km W of Mezzouna, Tunisia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-03 09:45:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.54240, 9.62490

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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
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

  • Pantelleria
    Distance: 329 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 836 m ·Last eruption: 1891 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia
    Distance: 397 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: -8 m ·Last eruption: 1867 ·Italy

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