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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