Latest earthquakes near Āfar, Ethiopia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Āfar, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Āfar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Āfar (also known as Āfar Kilil), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23 days ago (Mar 17 03:33PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.4 | 291 km SSW from Dubti |
| 24 days ago (Mar 17 12:20AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.2 | 286 km SSW from Dubti |
| 24 days ago (Mar 16 09:53PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 279 km SSW from Dubti |
| 37 days ago (Mar 3 07:37AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 279 km NNW from Dubti |
| 38 days ago (Mar 2 06:11PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 287 km NNW from Dubti |
| 38 days ago (Mar 2 11:14AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.2 | 305 km NNW from Dubti |
| 41 days ago (Feb 27 11:27AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 294 km SSW from Dubti |
| 42 days ago (Feb 26 10:37AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 281 km SSW from Dubti |
| 44 days ago (Feb 24 03:52AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 259 km SSW from Dubti |
| 45 days ago (Feb 24 03:12AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 279 km SSW from Dubti |
| 45 days ago (Feb 24 02:44AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.3 | 270 km SSW from Dubti |
| 54 days ago (Feb 14 11:28PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.9 | 336 km SSW from Dubti |
| 68 days ago (Jan 31 12:23PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 296 km SSW from Dubti |
| 68 days ago (Jan 31 12:22PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 298 km SSW from Dubti |
| 68 days ago (Jan 31 12:02PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.4 | 271 km SSW from Dubti |
| 71 days ago (Jan 28 11:22PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 286 km S from Dubti |
| 72 days ago (Jan 27 10:38AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 285 km SSW from Dubti |
| 76 days ago (Jan 23 08:22AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.0 | 327 km SSW from Dubti |
| 76 days ago (Jan 23 04:37AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.4 | 295 km SW from Dubti |
| 78 days ago (Jan 22 12:44AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.1 | 311 km SSW from Dubti |
| 79 days ago (Jan 20 04:44PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.4 | 296 km SSW from Dubti |
| 79 days ago (Jan 20 03:32PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.6 | 226 km SSW from Dubti |
| 80 days ago (Jan 20 12:57AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 297 km SSW from Dubti |
| 80 days ago (Jan 19 11:38PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.2 | 299 km SSW from Dubti |
| 82 days ago (Jan 17 04:46AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 278 km SSW from Dubti |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Āfar
Recent Āfar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Āfar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Āfar and elsewhere.
Mar 16, 2025 09:53PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck near Debre Birhan in Ethiopia.
Feb 14, 2025 11:28PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.9 Earthquake struck near Metahāra in Ethiopia.
Āfar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Āfar, Ethiopia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Āfar in 2025. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Āfar that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Āfar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Āfar 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 | 101 | 87.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 12.17% |
| 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 Āfar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Āfar occurred on Jan 4, 2025 03:52 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-southwest of Dubti, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Āfar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 94 kilometers (58 mi) south-southwest of Dubti. It is the strongest earthquake near Āfar 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 Āfar, Ethiopia 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 Āfar.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 95 days ago (Jan 4 03:52AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.7 | 274 km SSW from Dubti |
| 96 days ago (Jan 3 08:01PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.5 | 276 km SSW from Dubti |
| 24 days ago (Mar 16 09:53PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 279 km SSW from Dubti |
| Jan 25, 2024 08:00PM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 249 km E from Dubti |
| 97 days ago (Jan 3 12:18AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 269 km SSW from Dubti |
| 45 days ago (Feb 24 02:44AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.3 | 270 km SSW from Dubti |
| 89 days ago (Jan 11 03:19AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.2 | 294 km SSW from Dubti |
| Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.2 | 294 km SSW from Dubti |
| Mar 24, 2018 01:27PM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.2 | 219 km NNW from Dubti |
| 97 days ago (Jan 2 10:41AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.1 | 291 km SSW from Dubti |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Āfar
Earthquakes by city in Āfar
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Āfar, Ethiopia.
Use this regional Āfar earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Asaita.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Āfar.
When was the last earthquake in Āfar, Ethiopia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Āfar on the afternoon of March 17, 2025 at 15:33 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south-southwest of Dubti at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Āfar, Ethiopia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Āfar, Ethiopia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Āfar on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 94km east of Dubti at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Āfar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Āfar, Ethiopia?
In the past 10 years, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Āfar. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
