Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 212 km from Otjiwarongo, Namibia

USGS · updated Nov 11, 2026, 17:37 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Nov 7, 2026, 3:22 PM (UTC) 73 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -19.73°, 14.77° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Nov 7, 2026, 3:22 PM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-11-07 15:22
Coordinates: -19.733, 14.768

Updates

M 4.9 - 73 km NNW of Khorixas, NamibiaNov 11, 2026, 17:37 UTC
M 4.9 - 73 km NNW of Khorixas, NamibiaNov 11, 2026, 17:35 UTC
M 4.9 - 77 km NNW of Khorixas, NamibiaNov 8, 2026, 09:13 UTC
M 4.9 - 77 km NNW of Khorixas, NamibiaNov 7, 2026, 19:54 UTC
M 4.9 - 77 km NNW of Khorixas, NamibiaNov 7, 2026, 16:04 UTC

Nearby cities

Otjiwarongo · 212 km
Oshakati · 238 km
Ondangwa · 240 km
Ongwediva · 242 km
Helao Nafidi · 286 km

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