Earthquake SOUTH AFRICA (4.4 m) (2025-09-15 16:52:46 UTC)
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTH AFRICA, at 2025-09-15 16:52:46 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)
4.4
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250915_0000249
Nearest Places
- Tweefontein / 2.62 km
- Tweefontein / 2.96 km
- Klippkraal / 3.55 km
- Orangia / 4.05 km
- Spitskop / 4.6 km
Comment
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