M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near zldw, wlayt bajt (Tunisia)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 13:24:46 UTC Local time: —

M4.1 earthquake near zldw on Jan 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.1 Earthquake near zldw, wlayt bajt (Tunisia) · 2026-01-05 13:24:46 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 13:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near zldw, wlayt bajt (Tunisia). 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-05 13:24:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Tunisia

State

wlayt bajt

City

zldw

County

zldw

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.58380, 9.24780

Temperature

18.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.4 km)

Regional average: 24.4 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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