M4.6 Earthquake 41 km NNE of Kilimatinde, Tanzania — October 16, 2026
2026-10-16 16:17:25 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 6:17 PM UTC+2 local
On October 16, 2026 at 16:17 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 41 km NNE of Kilimatinde, Tanzania, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -5.5240°, 35.1303°. This earthquake was detected by 26 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
35.1303°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Kilimatinde, Tanzania?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 41 km NNE of Kilimatinde, Tanzania on October 16, 2026 at 16:17 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 -5.5240°, 35.1303°, which is 41 km NNE of Kilimatinde, Tanzania.
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.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000u2qn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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