Latest earthquakes near Bichena, Amhara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bichena, Amhara, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bichena? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bichena, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bichena Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bichena. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bichena and elsewhere.
Jan 11, 2025 06:19PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit near Gelemso in Ethiopia on Saturday Evening.
Jan 11, 2025 03:19AM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Saturday Night 158km from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Jan 8, 2025 03:53AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Wednesday Night.
Jan 4, 2025 03:52AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Debre Birhan in Ethiopia.
Bichena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bichena, Amhara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bichena roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bichena in 2025. A total of 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bichena 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 Bichena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bichena 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 | 256 | 95.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 4.83% |
| 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 Bichena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bichena occurred on Jan 4, 2025 03:52 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) east-southeast of Bichena, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bichena in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Sep 27, 1938 05:31, 223 kilometers (139 mi) east-southeast of Bichena. It is the strongest earthquake near Bichena 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 Bichena, 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 Bichena.
Nearest earthquakes from Bichena
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bichena, 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 Bichena.
When was the last earthquake in Bichena, Amhara?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bichena on the evening of February 4, 2025 at 21:37 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 224km south-east of Bichena at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bichena, Amhara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bichena, Amhara?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bichena on the night of September 27, 1938 at 05:31 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 223km east of Bichena at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bichena since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bichena, Amhara?
In the past 10 years, 269 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bichena. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
