M4.2 Earthquake 107 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique — May 3, 2026
2026-05-03 23:48:09 UTC (2026-05-03) · approx. 2:48 AM UTC+3 local
On May 3, 2026 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 107 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -12.1905°, 41.1086°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
41.1086°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Pemba, Mozambique?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 107 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique on May 3, 2026 at 23:48 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sx6d). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 3, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 107 km NE of Pemba, Mozambique — May 3, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sx6d/