M4.5 Earthquake 243 km SSE of Şalālah, Oman — May 31, 2026
2026-05-31 21:36:42 UTC (3 hours ago) · approx. 1:36 AM UTC+4 local
On May 31, 2026 at 21:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 243 km SSE of Şalālah, Oman, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.9181°, 54.7953°. This earthquake was detected by 48 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
54.7953°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Şalālah, Oman?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 243 km SSE of Şalālah, Oman on May 31, 2026 at 21:36 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 14.9181°, 54.7953°, which is 243 km SSE of Şalālah, Oman.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000spqf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 31, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 243 km SSE of Şalālah, Oman — May 31, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000spqf/