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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near alʿbdlyt, mhafzt aljhraʾ (Kuwait)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 10:27:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near alʿbdlyt, mhafzt aljhraʾ (Kuwait) on May 5, 2026 at 10:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 10:27:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Kuwait
State
mhafzt aljhraʾ
City
alʿbdlyt
Village
alʿbdlyt
Source
emsc_arab
Coordinates
28.86970, 47.71220
Temperature
40.1°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
10 km — close to the regional average (10 km)
Regional average: 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

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