Earthquake M2.1 – South Africa
Origin Time (UTC)
09:12:01 08.05.26
Magnitude
2.1 M
Agency
EMSC
Coordinates
25.778000°S 31.815000°E
Energy Release
0.02 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck South Africa on May 8, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 0.02 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
Nearby Events
| Time | Mag | Epicenter | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
|
07:15:44
27/07/2026
|
2.2
|
South Africa
23.8670°S 29.8800°E |
10 KM |
EMSC
|
MAP
EVENT
|
|
14:55:22
26/07/2026
|
3.0
|
South Africa
26.2450°S 29.1700°E |
10 KM |
EMSC
|
MAP
EVENT
|
|
14:49:40
24/07/2026
|
2.1
|
South Africa
26.2660°S 29.9510°E |
10 KM |
EMSC
|
MAP
EVENT
|
|
07:14:07
24/07/2026
|
2.5
|
South Africa
28.0350°S 31.0300°E |
10 KM |
EMSC
|
MAP
EVENT
|
|
13:39:00
23/07/2026
|
2.2
|
South Africa
25.8320°S 29.3940°E |
10 KM |
EMSC
|
MAP
EVENT
|