5.9
Earthquake Details: 144 km N of Caluula, Somalia
Aug 27, 2026, 21:07:38
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- 1
Source: USGSUpdated: Sep 19, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred on Aug 27, 2026 at 21:07:38. Epicenter: 144 km N of Caluula, Somalia. Reported depth: 10 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 28, 2026, 00:07:38 GMT+3
- UTC
- Aug 27, 2026, 21:07:38 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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- USGSmww 5.9
us7000tcf3
- Depth:
- 10 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Sep 19, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance536
Latitude13.2595
Longitude50.5603
Event IDus7000tcf3
Magnitude5.9
Updated:Sep 19, 2026, 04:28:51 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 19, 2026, 04:28 UTC.
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- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).