4.8
EarthquakeModerate
M4.8 earthquake - Mozambique Channel
1357 d ago · 29 Jan 2023, 22:42 UTC Mozambique Channel
What happened
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Mozambique Channel on 29 Jan 2023, 22:42 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:55 UTC
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Nearby in the last 30 days
No other events recorded within about 300 km in the last 30 days.