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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 163 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan

UTC time: 2026-08-01 01:24:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 163 km ENE of Tokār, Sudan on August 1, 2026 at 01:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 01:24:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.87700, 39.19980
Temperature
31.7°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

Tectonic context

Located on the Africa Plate.
Near the boundary Arabia ↔ Africa · about 16 km away

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