M4.5 Earthquake 130 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe — March 7, 2025
2025-03-07 22:50:15 UTC (2025-03-07) · approx. 12:50 AM UTC+2 local
On March 7, 2025 at 22:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 130 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -21.2694°, 33.1170°. This earthquake was detected by 24 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
33.1170°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Chipinge, Zimbabwe?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 130 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe on March 7, 2025 at 22:50 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -21.2694°, 33.1170°, which is 130 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pxjy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 7, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 130 km SSE of Chipinge, Zimbabwe — March 7, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pxjy/