Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits southwest of Africa
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit southwest of Africa at 05:36 UTC on May 30, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Epicenter of M6.2 earthquake southwest of Africa on May 30, 2025. Credit: TW/SAM, Google
The epicenter was located deep within the South Atlantic Ocean basin, 2 233 km (1 387 miles) SSW of Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Estimated population exposure to earthquake shaking
Regional seismicity
References:
1 M6.2 earthquake southwest of Africa – USGS – May 30, 2025
2 M6.2 earthquake southwest of Africa – EMSC – May 30, 2025
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