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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.1, near of Durban (Monde)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 13:07:08 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 13:07:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
resif
Coordinates
-43.36871, 39.13777
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Prince Edward Island
    Distance: 374 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 672 m ·South Africa
  • Marion Island
    Distance: 407 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 1'230 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·South Africa

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