M5.1

USGS earthquake · M5.1south of Africa

Name: M5.1 earthquake at south of Africa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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Oct 21, 2026, 6:12 PM UTC · 3 hours ago

Map centered on the earthquake at south of Africa, with a marker at its epicenter

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Depth10.0 km

Origin timeOct 21, 2026, 6:12 PM UTC

Coordinates-52.834, 27.533

Tsunami flagNot reported

Magnitude scaleBody-wave magnitude

SolutionReviewed by a seismologist

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USGS earthquake · M5.1south of Africa

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