Ethiopia Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Ethiopia, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Ethiopia (0)
No earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater have been recorded in Ethiopia in the past 90 days.
No active items in this snapshot
That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
No active items in this snapshot
That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater have been recorded in Ethiopia in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Ethiopia (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M5.9 | 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia | Feb 14, 2025 |
| M5.7 | 52 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia | Jan 4, 2025 |
| M5.6 | 55 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia | Oct 11, 2025 |
| M5.5 | 45 km NNE of Āwash, Ethiopia | Jan 3, 2025 |
| M5.5 | 66 km ENE of ?d?grat, Ethiopia | Dec 26, 2022 |
| M5.4 | 44 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia | Mar 16, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Ethiopia have earthquakes?
- Ethiopia recorded 0 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 4.6 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Ethiopia?
- The largest earthquake in Ethiopia in the last 5 years was a magnitude 5.9 near 5 km NNW of Metahāra, Ethiopia.
- When was the last major earthquake in Ethiopia?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Ethiopia was a magnitude 5.6 near 55 km NE of Mek'ele, Ethiopia.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Ethiopia
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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