Earthquake 13 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania (5.0 mb) (2025-07-09 22:12:57 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 13 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania, at 2025-07-09 22:12:57 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 13 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.0
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qbp5
Nearest Places
- Mwaranwas / 6.65 km
- Mayawa / 6.86 km
- Getagau / 7.16 km
- Gidagamowd Dam / 7.75 km
- Airohi / 8.16 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.6
EASTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.0
0 km WNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 24.36 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 24.36 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
2.5
SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 23.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 23.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.5
19 km SW of Olancha, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.07 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.07 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.0
TANZANIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)