M4.6 Earthquake 15 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti — July 25, 2026
2026-07-25 00:50:40 UTC (2026-07-25) · approx. 3:50 AM UTC+3 local
On July 25, 2026 at 00:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 15 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 11.6826°, 42.7877°. This earthquake was detected by 14 seismic stations with good 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.
Earthquake Details
42.7877°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Tadjourah, Djibouti?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 15 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti on July 25, 2026 at 00:50 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 11.6826°, 42.7877°, which is 15 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti.
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.
Actions
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tgyh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 25, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 15 km SW of Tadjourah, Djibouti — July 25, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tgyh/