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M5.2 earthquake 169 km NNW of Bosaso, Somalia

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 169 km NNW of Bosaso, Somalia at Mar 20, 2025, 03:56 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 170 km (106 mi) NNW of Bosaso.

Details

Magnitude5.2 mww
TimeMar 20, 2025, 03:56 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates12.767, 48.785
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.2162 km NNW of Qandala, Somalia87 km / 54 midepth 10 km
4.4181 km NNW of Bosaso, Somalia12 km / 7 midepth 10 km
4.2151 km NNW of Qandala, Somalia64 km / 40 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.