From The Rio Times · Amina Diarra · · 1m 30s
Second Namibia Quake Hits Kamanjab
Namibia's second magnitude 5.1 earthquake in 17 days near Kamanjab causes no damage but alerts travelers.
In brief
Namibia's second magnitude 5.1 earthquake in 17 days near Kamanjab causes no damage but alerts travelers. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Kamanjab in northwest Namibia caused no damage or injuries, marking the second quake of magnitude 5 in 17 days. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Earthquake Details
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Kamanjab, northwest Namibia, on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 17:22 Namibian time.
Second Quake in Weeks
This is the second magnitude 5 earthquake near Kamanjab in 17 days, with the first occurring on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Location and Impact
The epicentre was 29 km southwest of Kamanjab and 13 km east of Anker, with no reported damage or injuries.
Magnitude Discrepancy
Namibia’s ministry measured magnitude 5.1, while USGS and EMSC recorded 4.9, a common difference between agencies.
Traveler Advisory
Travelers should check with lodges for road access to Etosha National Park, as no damage has been reported.
No Link to Previous Quake
Official sources state the two quakes are not linked, with no reported harm from either event.
Earthquake Monitoring
Six stations of Namibia’s Seismological Network recorded the quake, with the epicentre near 19.78 degrees south and 14.68 degrees east.
No Travel Advisory
No travel advisory has been issued for the quakes, and Etosha National Park remains unaffected.
Earthquake Prediction
Earthquakes cannot be predicted, so no further quakes are expected in the near term.
The main idea
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Kamanjab in northwest Namibia caused no damage or injuries, marking the second quake of magnitude 5 in 17 days.
