Latest earthquakes near Amhara, Ethiopia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Amhara, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Amhara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Amhara, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Amhara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Amhara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Amhara and elsewhere.
Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM
Unusually powerful M5.3 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Sunday Evening.
Amhara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Amhara, Ethiopia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Amhara in 2024. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Amhara that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Amhara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Amhara 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 | 36 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.26% |
| 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 Amhara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amhara occurred on Oct 6, 2024 20:10 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) south-southeast of Desē, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Amhara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 261 kilometers (162 mi) south-southeast of Desē. It is the strongest earthquake near Amhara in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Amhara, 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 Amhara.
Earthquakes by city in Amhara
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Amhara, Ethiopia.
Use this regional Amhara earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kombolcha, Debre Mark’os, Debre Birhan, Debre Tabor, Werota, Debark’, Kemisē, Finote Selam, Ādēt, Ādīs Zemen, Burē, Robīt, Batī and Abomsa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Amhara.
When was the last earthquake in Amhara, Ethiopia?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Amhara on the night of November 3, 2024 at 00:04 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 218km south-southeast of Desē at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amhara, Ethiopia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Amhara, Ethiopia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Amhara on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 261km east-northeast of Desē at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Amhara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Amhara, Ethiopia?
In the past 10 years, 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amhara. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 96 days.
