Latest earthquakes near Harari, Ethiopia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Harari, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Harari? If an earthquake is happening right now near Harari (also known as Hārerī Hizb Kilil), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Harari Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Harari. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Harari and elsewhere.
Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM
Unusually powerful M5.3 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Sunday Evening.
Harari Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Harari, Ethiopia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Harari in 2024. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Harari that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Harari in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Harari 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 | 49 | 98.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.0% |
| 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 Harari
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Harari occurred on Oct 6, 2024 20:10 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) west of Harar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Harari in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1989 14:16, 273 kilometers (170 mi) west of Harar. It is the strongest earthquake near Harari 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 Harari, Ethiopia 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 Harari.
Earthquakes by city in Harari
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Harari, Ethiopia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Harari.
When was the last earthquake in Harari, Ethiopia?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Harari on the night of November 3, 2024 at 00:04 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 221km west of Harar at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Harari, Ethiopia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Harari, Ethiopia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Harari on the afternoon of August 20, 1989 at 14:16 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 273km north of Harar at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Harari since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Harari, Ethiopia?
In the past 10 years, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Harari. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.
