Earthquake report · M 4.3

M4.3 earthquake 21 km from Af’abet, Eritrea

USGS · updated Nov 9, 2026, 01:45 UTC

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded on Nov 9, 2026, 1:11 AM (UTC) 63 km NE of Keren, Eritrea 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 · 16.18°, 38.88° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.3
Depth (km): 10
Local time: Nov 9, 2026, 1:11 AM (UTC)
UTC time: 2026-11-09 01:11
Coordinates: 16.177, 38.882

Updates

M 4.3 - 63 km NE of Keren, EritreaNov 9, 2026, 01:45 UTC

Nearby cities

Af’abet · 21 km
Keren · 64 km
Massawa · 90 km
Asmara · 93 km
Mendefera · 144 km

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Saved source report · captured Nov 9, 2026, 01:46 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.