Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 157 km NW of Caluula, Somalia
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 157 km NW of Caluula, Somalia at Jan 3, 2026, 19:10 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 168 km (105 mi) N of Qandala.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 3, 2026, 19:10 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 12.980, 49.740 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 122 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.5 | 144 km N of Caluula, Somalia | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 152 km N of Caluula, Somalia | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 166 km N of Caluula, Somalia | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.9 | 144 km N of Caluula, Somalia | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.