Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.3 earthquake 7 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 7 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania at Sep 17, 2025, 04:17 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 7 km (4 mi) SSE of Basotu.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.3 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 17, 2025, 04:17 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.421, 35.118 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 23 km SSW of Katesh, Tanzania | 38 km / 23 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 40 km ESE of Mungaa, Tanzania | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km SSE of Ilongero, Tanzania | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.