Latest earthquakes near Desē, Amhara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Desē, Amhara, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Desē? If an earthquake is happening right now near Desē, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Desē Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Desē. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Desē 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.
Jan 3, 2025 08:01PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.5 FORESHOCK struck near Āsbe Teferī in Ethiopia.
Jan 2, 2025 10:41AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning 159km from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Desē Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 200 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Desē, Amhara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Desē roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Desē in 2025. A total of 99 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Desē 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 Desē in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Desē 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 | 188 | 94.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 6.0% |
| 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 Desē
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Desē occurred on Jan 4, 2025 03:52 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) south-southeast of Desē, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Desē 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 Desē 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 Desē, 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 Desē.
Nearest earthquakes from Desē
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Desē, 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 Desē.
When was the last earthquake in Desē, Amhara?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Desē on the afternoon of January 20, 2025 at 16:44 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 210km south-southeast of Desē at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Desē, Amhara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Desē, Amhara?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Desē 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 Desē since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Desē, Amhara?
In the past 10 years, 200 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Desē. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
