M4.3 Earthquake 63 km NE of Keren, Eritrea — November 9, 2026
2026-11-09 01:11:31 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 4:11 AM UTC+3 local
On November 9, 2026 at 01:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 63 km NE of Keren, Eritrea, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 16.1771°, 38.8821°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
38.8821°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Keren, Eritrea?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 63 km NE of Keren, Eritrea on November 9, 2026 at 01:11 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tx0p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 9, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 63 km NE of Keren, Eritrea — November 9, 2026. Retrieved November 9, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tx0p/