M5.70 Earthquake – south of Africa

20 September 2026, 20:54 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.70 earthquake struck south of Africa on 20 September 2026, 20:54 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.70 (mww)
Location
south of Africa
Date & time
20 September 2026, 20:54 UTC
Coordinates
-48.4279, 31.2345
Depth
10.00 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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