Earthquake SOUTH AFRICA (4.2 m) (2024-12-03 21:08:26 UTC)
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH AFRICA, at 2024-12-03 21:08:26 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SOUTH AFRICA
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (m)
4.2
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20241203_0000245
Nearest Places
- Sand Kop / 0.98 km
- Sandkop / 2.44 km
- Kleinzee Airport / 4.77 km
- Geelpan / 5.65 km
- Duiwelskloof / 5.87 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.7
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Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
21 km SSW of Little Lake, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.9
36 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
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Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
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Depth: 10.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)