M5.10 Earthquake – south of Africa
21 October 2026, 18:12 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.10 earthquake struck south of Africa on 21 October 2026, 18:12 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.10 (mb)
- Location
- south of Africa
- Date & time
- 21 October 2026, 18:12 UTC
- Coordinates
- -52.8338, 27.5329
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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