Magnitude
M5.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- RESIF
Event of magnitude 5.1, near of Durban (Monde)
M5.1 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.1, near of Durban (Monde)
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About this earthquake
On January 4, 2026 at 13:07 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 5.1, near of Durban (Monde). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by RESIF.
Details
ID
0e6a10a19e7201b642ee73145621cbe1a911cb42
Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 13:07:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
resif
Coordinates
-43.36871,
39.13777
Temperature
11.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.4
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥43
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-05-29
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