Khorixas, Namibia — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook northwestern Namibia on Wednesday evening local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened: The quake struck at 10:34 PM local time (3:34 PM CT), centered about 68 kilometers — roughly 42 miles — north-northwest of Khorixas in the Kunene region, at a depth of about 10 kilometers.

Impacts: No immediate damage reports had reached officials at publication time, and the USGS has flagged no tsunami threat. Shaking in the Khorixas area would have been noticeable near the epicenter.

What to do:

- Drop, cover, and hold on during shaking.

- Once it stops, check your surroundings for hazards like broken glass or damaged wiring.

- Stay alert for possible aftershocks in the coming hours.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 21, 2026.