Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mpumalanga · Emalahleni Local Municipality
Country overviewSouth Africa · Mpumalanga
M2.8 Earthquake near Emalahleni Local Municipality, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
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About this earthquake
On August 7, 2026 at 13:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Emalahleni Local Municipality, Mpumalanga (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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
db039b468af4c4d8e624faf4e5731711f170a8be
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 13:57:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.27900,
29.18300
Temperature
20.0°C
Depth profile
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
South Africa
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 101 Catalogue entries
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