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.
Recent Dire Dawa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dire Dawa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dire Dawa and elsewhere.
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.
Dire Dawa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 374 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 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dire Dawa roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dire Dawa in 2025. A total of 228 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dire Dawa 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 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 | 354 | 94.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 5.35% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2025 23:28 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) west-southwest of Dire Dawa, at a depth of 25 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) west-southwest of Dire Dawa. It is the strongest earthquake near Dire Dawa 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 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 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Dire Dawa on the morning of February 27, 2025 at 11:27 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west-southwest of Dire Dawa at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 374 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dire Dawa. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
