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M4.2 Earthquake near Bani Walid (Libya)

UTC time: 2026-09-27 03:27:21 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

On September 27, 2026 at 03:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Bani Walid (Libya). 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
8f31e0ca1b364eafe556c7e29ba1af42ba6acd87
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-27 03:27:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Libya
State
Bani Walid
City
Bani Walid
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.34100, 15.15590
Temperature
21.5°C

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 — shallower than the regional average (32.3 km)
Regional average: 32.3 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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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 3 Catalogue entries

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