M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 22 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo - Kinshasa)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 12:22:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 24, 2025 at 12:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 22 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo - Kinshasa). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-24 12:22:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Congo - Kinshasa

City

Sud-Kivu

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-2.63630, 28.64300

Temperature

23.0°C

Map

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

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