M4.60 Earthquake – south of Africa

21 August 2026, 05:56 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.60 earthquake struck south of Africa on 21 August 2026, 05:56 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.60 (mb)
Location
south of Africa
Date & time
21 August 2026, 05:56 UTC
Coordinates
-53.1420, 23.5692
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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