4.6

M4.6 Earthquake 161 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia — November 12, 2025

2025-11-12 22:25:22 UTC (2025-11-12) · approx. 1:25 AM UTC+3 local

MagnitudeM4.6(mb)
Time22:25 UTC≈ 1:25 AM UTC+3
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates13.238°, 50.028°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 12, 2025 at 22:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 161 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 13.2380°, 50.0275°. This earthquake was detected by 84 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 13.24°, 50.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.6 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
13.2380°N
50.0275°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rn1h
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
326
Stations Used
84
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
Min Station Distance
5.633°
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-10 15:55:08 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Caluula, Somalia?

The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 161 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia on November 12, 2025 at 22:25 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Where did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.2380°, 50.0275°, which is 161 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rn1h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 12, 2025). M4.6 Earthquake 161 km NNW of Caluula, Somalia — November 12, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rn1h/