Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
215 km SE of Marsaskala, Malta
M4.7 Earthquake near 215 km SE of Marsaskala, Malta
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About this earthquake
On August 30, 2025 at 07:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 215 km SE of Marsaskala, Malta. 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
dbde3635f7d03aa1645852ac608fa94445a50785
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 07:50:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.59890,
16.37250
Temperature
27.4°C
Depth profile
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
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Etna Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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