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.
Mar 2, 2025 11:14AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit near Ādīgrat in Ethiopia on Sunday Morning.
Feb 24, 2025 02:44AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Āsbe Teferī in Ethiopia.
Feb 14, 2025 11:28PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.9 Earthquake struck near Metahāra in Ethiopia.
Jan 4, 2025 03:52AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Debre Birhan in Ethiopia.
Desē Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 336 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 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Desē roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Desē in 2025. A total of 220 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Desē that year. The strongest had a 5.9 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 | 317 | 94.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 5.65% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2025 23:28 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) south of Desē, at a depth of 25 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 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 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Desē on the morning of March 2, 2025 at 11:14 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 346km north 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, 336 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Desē. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
