Update: 5.0 magnitude earthquake registered near Khorixas, Namibia on Oct. 21

Published Nov 12, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Khorixas on Wednesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 20:34 UTC (22:34 local time), a tremor jolted the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter approximately 72 km north-northwest of Khorixas. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.8 event, but later upgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey