Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1370506 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-18 17:56:27 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-18 14:56:27 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-18 18:22:09 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.4 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Africa |
|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania |
| Administration area | Mtwara |
| Nearest settlement | Madimba |
| Distance | 119 km |
| Course | ESE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | Indian Ocean |
| Water surface name | Indian Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.