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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTH AFRICA (South Africa)

UTC time: 2025-06-26 00:15:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2025 at 00:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTH AFRICA (South Africa). 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

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-26 00:15:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
South Africa
City
Gauteng
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.38900, 27.59300
Temperature
10.4°C

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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 — close to the regional average (9.9 km)
Regional average: 9.9 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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