M5.5 earthquake: south of Africa
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near south of Africa on September 20, 2026. It was recorded at 08:54 PM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.5
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
08:54:37 PM
September 20, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 10 km | south of Africa | 21 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 56 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.3 earthquake on May 9, 2003.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 20, 2026 earthquake near south of Africa?
The earthquake occurred near south of Africa at 48.452° S, 31.252° E, at a depth of 10 km.
How strong was the earthquake near south of Africa?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.5 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near south of Africa?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.6.