M4.9 earthquake — 77 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 77 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia on Nov 7, 2026 at 15:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 8 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 8.0 km |
| Coordinates | -19.740, 14.647 |
| Time | Nov 7, 15:22 UTC |
| Location | 77 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia |
| USGS event ID | us7000twss |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.