Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania at Aug 8, 2025, 07:38 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 24 km (15 mi) E of Mungaa. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 8, 2025, 07:38 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.999, 35.099 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | 52 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 42 km NNE of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 18 km NNW of Igugunu, Tanzania | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 23 km SSW of Katesh, Tanzania | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 40 km ESE of Mungaa, Tanzania | 19 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km SSE of Ilongero, Tanzania | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 28 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 40 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 7 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 37 km SE of Mungaa, Tanzania | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.