Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
North-West District
Country overviewBotswana
M3.4 Earthquake near BOTSWANA (Botswana)
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About this earthquake
On December 9, 2025 at 16:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near BOTSWANA (Botswana). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f116d838f612f83b42a363e6d6a95b59f642667e
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 16:34:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.23700,
23.90300
Temperature
23.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (10 km)
Regional average: 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
Botswana
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9 Catalogue entries
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