4.2
Earthquake Details: 38 km S of Kisasa, Tanzania
Dec 24, 2025, 13:37:39
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred near 38 km S of Kisasa, Tanzania on Dec 24, 2025 at 13:37:39. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance271
Latitude-6.5238
Longitude35.8070
Event IDus7000rq48
Magnitude4.2
Updated:Apr 1, 2026, 22:48:53 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Dec 24, 2025, 16:37:39 GMT+3
- UTC
- Dec 24, 2025, 13:37:39 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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