M5.1 Earthquake 147 km N of Caluula, Somalia — June 25, 2026
2026-06-25 03:53:24 UTC (2026-06-25) · approx. 6:53 AM UTC+3 local
On June 25, 2026 at 03:53 UTC, a magnitude 5.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 147 km N of Caluula, Somalia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 13.2794°, 50.9999°. This earthquake was detected by 135 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 400, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.0 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
50.9999°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Caluula, Somalia?
The magnitude 5.1 earthquake that struck 147 km N of Caluula, Somalia on June 25, 2026 at 03:53 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.2794°, 50.9999°, which is 147 km N of Caluula, Somalia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.1 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t815). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 25, 2026). M5.1 Earthquake 147 km N of Caluula, Somalia — June 25, 2026. Retrieved July 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t815/