M4.6 earthquake — south of Africa
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred south of Africa on Sep 26, 2026 at 17:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -48.556, 31.137 |
| Time | Sep 26, 17:50 UTC |
| Location | south of Africa |
| USGS event ID | us6000txuc |
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.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.7 | 14 km | Sep 20, 20:54 UTC | south of Africa |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.