# Second Namibia Quake Hits Kamanjab

> Namibia's second magnitude 5.1 earthquake in 17 days near Kamanjab causes no damage but alerts travelers.
- Title: Second Namibia Quake Hits Kamanjab · The Rio Times | Shortify
- Summary: Namibia's second magnitude 5.1 earthquake in 17 days near Kamanjab causes no damage but alerts travelers.
- Keywords: namibia, kamanjab, etosha national park, earthquake, magnitude 5.1, namibian ministry, us geological survey, earthquake monitoring, The Rio Times
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/namibia-earthquake-kamanjab-second-in-weeks-2
- Author: Amina Diarra
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:41:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: namibia, kamanjab, etosha national park, earthquake, magnitude 5.1, namibian ministry, us geological survey, earthquake monitoring, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.