Latest earthquakes near Bahir Dar, Amhara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bahir Dar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bahir Dar (also known as ባሕር-ዳር), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bahir Dar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bahir Dar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bahir Dar and elsewhere.
Jan 4, 2025 03:52AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Debre Birhan in Ethiopia.
Bahir Dar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bahir Dar, Amhara in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bahir Dar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bahir Dar 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 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Bahir Dar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bahir Dar occurred on Jan 20, 2020 06:19 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) east-southeast of Bahir Dar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bahir Dar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jun 2, 1961 02:29, 283 kilometers (176 mi) east-southeast of Bahir Dar. It is the strongest earthquake near Bahir Dar 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 Bahir Dar, Amhara 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 Bahir Dar.
Nearest earthquakes from Bahir Dar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bahir Dar, Amhara. 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 Bahir Dar.
When was the last earthquake in Bahir Dar, Amhara?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bahir Dar on the night of January 11, 2025 at 03:19 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 399km south-east of Bahir Dar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bahir Dar, Amhara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bahir Dar, Amhara?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bahir Dar on the night of June 2, 1961 at 02:29 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 283km east-southeast of Bahir Dar at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bahir Dar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bahir Dar, Amhara?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bahir Dar. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
