Earthquake SOUTH OF AFRICA (4.7 mb) (2025-03-31 15:06:01 UTC)
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH OF AFRICA, at 2025-03-31 15:06:01 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SOUTH OF 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 (mb)
4.7
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250331_0000161
Nearest Places
- De Koningh Seamount / 236.85 km
- DuToit Fracture Zone / 357.91 km
- Agulhas Basin / 584.45 km
- Bain Fracture Zone / 760.67 km
- Prince Edward Fracture Zone / 859.48 km
Comment
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Depth: 5.30 km
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Depth: 5.30 km
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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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south of Africa
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)