Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 16 km SSE of Ilongero, Tanzania
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 16 km SSE of Ilongero, Tanzania at Dec 30, 2025, 01:31 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 17 km (11 mi) SSE of Ilongero.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 30, 2025, 01:31 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.794, 34.951 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 42 km NNE of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 18 km NNW of Igugunu, Tanzania | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 23 km SSW of Katesh, Tanzania | 39 km / 24 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 40 km ESE of Mungaa, Tanzania | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 28 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.