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M5.1 earthquake near Masumbwe, Tanzania
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Summary
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 19 km NNW of Masumbwe, Tanzania on 5 Nov 2026, 09:22 UTC, at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
16 people submitted “Did You Feel It?” reports to the USGS.
Key figures
- Magnitude
- 5.1 (mb) (USGS)
- Depth
- 10 km (USGS)
- Origin time
- 5 Nov 2026, 09:22 UTC (USGS)
- Location
- 19 km NNW of Masumbwe, Tanzania (USGS)
- “Did You Feel It?” reports
- 16 (USGS DYFI)
- Review status
- Reviewed (USGS)
Timeline
Source times where the record has one; otherwise the time GodsView saw the change.
- — USGS reports a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 19 km NNW of Masumbwe, Tanzania, depth 10 km.
Questions
When did this earthquake happen?
The USGS origin time is 5 Nov 2026, 09:22 UTC.
How strong was the earthquake?
USGS reports magnitude 5.1 (mb) at 10 km depth.
Where can I find official information?
From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.
Sources
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