Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ghanzi District
Country overviewBotswana
M3.1 Earthquake near BOTSWANA (Botswana)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near BOTSWANA (Botswana) on October 11, 2025 at 12:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
f187626d6f52cb0e4a6b125cfdc710b87d6abed4
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-11 12:00:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.49400,
24.52700
Temperature
31.4°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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