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M5.9 earthquake 144 km N of Caluula, Somalia

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck 144 km N of Caluula, Somalia at Aug 27, 2026, 21:07 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 181 km (112 mi) NNW of El Dibir. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude5.9 mww
TimeAug 27, 2026, 21:07 UTC
Depth10.0 km
Coordinates13.259, 50.560
Felt reports1
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.4181 km NNE of Caluula, Somalia76 km / 47 midepth 10 km
4.8165 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen85 km / 53 midepth 10 km
5.2150 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen95 km / 59 midepth 10 km
4.7157 km N of Caluula, Somalia28 km / 18 midepth 10 km
4.4122 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia53 km / 33 midepth 10 km
4.5144 km N of Caluula, Somalia3 km / 2 midepth 10 km
4.3152 km N of Caluula, Somalia9 km / 5 midepth 10 km
4.3166 km N of Caluula, Somalia23 km / 14 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.