M4.9 earthquake - 65 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 65 km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia on 24 May 2021, 08:27 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Otjiwarongo, about 210 km away in Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia.