Latest earthquakes near Dire Dawa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dire Dawa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dire Dawa (also known as ድሬዳዋ), it will show up within minutes.
Dire Dawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dire Dawa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dire Dawa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dire Dawa 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 | 38 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.0% |
| 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 Dire Dawa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dire Dawa occurred on Jan 25, 2024 20:00 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) north-east of Dire Dawa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dire Dawa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 242 kilometers (150 mi) north-east of Dire Dawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa 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 Dire Dawa.
Nearest earthquakes from Dire Dawa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dire Dawa. 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 Dire Dawa.
When was the last earthquake in Dire Dawa?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Dire Dawa on the evening of February 10, 2024 at 20:13 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 283km north-northeast of Dire Dawa at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Aden. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dire Dawa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dire Dawa?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dire Dawa on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 242km north of Dire Dawa at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dire Dawa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dire Dawa?
In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dire Dawa. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
