Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mpumalanga · eMalahleni
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M2.8 Earthquake near eMalahleni, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
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About this earthquake
On October 14, 2026 at 10:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near eMalahleni, 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
dbc0363d344ed473038c8e63169d90db87dd1ee4
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-14 10:29:21 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.76100,
29.17900
Temperature
27.1°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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