Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 8 km ESE of Basotu, Tanzania
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 8 km ESE of Basotu, Tanzania at Jul 30, 2025, 15:03 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 8 km (5 mi) ESE of Basotu. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 30, 2025, 15:03 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.385, 35.153 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 18 km NNW of Igugunu, Tanzania | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 23 km SSW of Katesh, Tanzania | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 40 km ESE of Mungaa, Tanzania | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km SSE of Ilongero, Tanzania | 51 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 7 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | 6 km / 3 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 37 km SE of Mungaa, Tanzania | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.