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M3.9 Earthquake near Mandritsara, Sofia Region (Madagascar)

UTC time: 2026-10-24 04:44:17 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 24, 2026 at 04:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Mandritsara, Sofia Region (Madagascar). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
e599ea568836541aa3f164c56a702cb286ed18d1
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 04:44:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Madagascar
State
Sofia Region
City
Mandritsara
County
Mandritsara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.35000, 48.91000
Temperature
22.1°C

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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 3 Catalogue entries

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