Earthquake report · M 4.9

M4.9 earthquake 214 km from Otjiwarongo, Namibia

USGS · updated Oct 22, 2026, 04:30 UTC

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded on Oct 21, 2026, 8:34 PM (UTC) 68 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 · -19.79°, 14.73° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.9
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Oct 21, 2026, 8:34 PM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-10-21 20:34
Coordinates: -19.785, 14.728

Updates

M 4.9 - 68 km NNW of Khorixas, NamibiaOct 22, 2026, 04:30 UTC
M 4.9 - 68 km NNW of Khorixas, NamibiaOct 21, 2026, 21:39 UTC
M 4.9 - 68 km NNW of Khorixas, NamibiaOct 21, 2026, 21:02 UTC
M 4.8 - 81 km NNW of Khorixas, NamibiaOct 21, 2026, 20:54 UTC

Nearby cities

Otjiwarongo · 214 km
Oshakati · 245 km
Ondangwa · 247 km
Ongwediva · 249 km
Helao Nafidi · 293 km

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