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.
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 155km from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Harari Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 291 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 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Harari roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Harari in 2025. A total of 152 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Harari 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 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 | 278 | 95.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 4.47% |
| 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 Jan 4, 2025 03:52 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) west of Harar, at a depth of 8 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 125 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 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Harari on the morning of January 27, 2025 at 10:38 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 231km west-southwest 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, 291 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Harari. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
