4.2

Earthquake Details: 29 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda

May 7, 2026, 23:45:15

Depth
10 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Jul 18, 2026, 06:23 PM UTC

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred on May 7, 2026 at 23:45:15. Epicenter: 29 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda. Reported depth: 10 km.

Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth

Local time
May 8, 2026, 02:45:15 GMT+3
UTC
May 7, 2026, 23:45:15 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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  • USGSmb 4.2

    us6000sxyg

    Depth:
    10 km
    Status:
    Reviewed
    Time:
    Updated:
    Jul 18, 2026, 06:23 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth10 km
Significance271
Latitude0.0394
Longitude29.7949
Event IDus6000sxyg
Magnitude4.2
Updated:Jul 18, 2026, 18:23:27 UTC

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