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.
Āfar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 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 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Āfar roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Āfar in 2025. A total of 85 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 | 123 | 86.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 13.38% |
| 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.
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 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Āfar on the afternoon of November 23, 2025 at 15:53 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 211km north-northwest of Dubti at a depth of 3km 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, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Āfar. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
