Latest earthquakes near Addis Ababa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Addis Ababa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Addis Ababa (also known as አዲስ አበባ), it will show up within minutes.
Addis Ababa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 365 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Addis Ababa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Addis Ababa roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Addis Ababa in 2025. A total of 248 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Addis Ababa that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Addis Ababa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Addis Ababa during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 345 | 94.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 5.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Addis Ababa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Addis Ababa occurred on Feb 14, 2025 23:28 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 128 kilometers (80 mi) east of Addis Ababa, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Addis Ababa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 25, 1906 16:22, 265 kilometers (165 mi) east of Addis Ababa. It is the strongest earthquake near Addis Ababa in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Addis Ababa in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Addis Ababa.
Nearest earthquakes from Addis Ababa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Addis Ababa. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Addis Ababa.
When was the last earthquake in Addis Ababa?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Addis Ababa on the night of April 1, 2025 at 01:13 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 156km east-northeast of Addis Ababa at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Addis Ababa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Addis Ababa?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Addis Ababa on the afternoon of August 25, 1906 at 16:22 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-east of Addis Ababa at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Addis Ababa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Addis Ababa?
In the past 10 years, 365 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Addis Ababa. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
