M4.2 Earthquake 114 km S of Mişrātah, Libya — September 27, 2026
2026-09-27 03:27:20 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 4:27 AM UTC+1 local
On September 27, 2026 at 03:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 114 km S of Mişrātah, Libya, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 31.3410°, 15.1559°.
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
15.1559°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Mişrātah, Libya?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 114 km S of Mişrātah, Libya on September 27, 2026 at 03:27 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: us6000txwf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 27, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 114 km S of Mişrātah, Libya — September 27, 2026. Retrieved September 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000txwf/