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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 days ago (Apr 1 01:13AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 222 km W from Harar |
| 25 days ago (Mar 17 03:33PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.4 | 223 km W from Harar |
| 25 days ago (Mar 17 12:20AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.2 | 244 km W from Harar |
| 25 days ago (Mar 16 09:53PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 228 km W from Harar |
| 43 days ago (Feb 27 11:27AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 201 km W from Harar |
| 44 days ago (Feb 26 10:37AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.7 | 218 km W from Harar |
| 44 days ago (Feb 26 10:37AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.1 | 223 km WSW from Harar |
| 46 days ago (Feb 24 03:52AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 202 km W from Harar |
| 46 days ago (Feb 24 03:33AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 251 km W from Harar |
| 46 days ago (Feb 24 03:12AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 221 km W from Harar |
| 46 days ago (Feb 24 02:44AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.3 | 182 km W from Harar |
| 50 days ago (Feb 20 03:39PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.1 | 242 km W from Harar |
| 50 days ago (Feb 20 01:25PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.5 | 241 km W from Harar |
| 55 days ago (Feb 14 11:28PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.9 | 246 km W from Harar |
| 58 days ago (Feb 12 12:42PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 252 km WSW from Harar |
| 63 days ago (Feb 7 12:57PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.8 | 224 km W from Harar |
| 63 days ago (Feb 7 11:19AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.6 | 222 km W from Harar |
| 65 days ago (Feb 4 09:37PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 234 km W from Harar |
| 65 days ago (Feb 4 09:37PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 234 km W from Harar |
| 65 days ago (Feb 4 09:12PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 221 km WSW from Harar |
| 65 days ago (Feb 4 08:58PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.2 | 227 km WSW from Harar |
| 66 days ago (Feb 4 08:40PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.2 | 254 km WSW from Harar |
| 66 days ago (Feb 4 08:38PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.2 | 242 km WSW from Harar |
| 66 days ago (Feb 4 08:29PM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.3 | 218 km WSW from Harar |
| 68 days ago (Feb 2 04:35AM Addis Ababa) |
M 4.6 | 230 km W from Harar |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Harari
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.
Mar 16, 2025 09:53PM
On Sunday Evening a Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck near Debre Birhan in Ethiopia.
Feb 14, 2025 11:28PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.9 Earthquake struck near Metahāra in Ethiopia.
Harari Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 390 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 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Harari roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Harari in 2025. A total of 247 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Harari 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 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 | 371 | 95.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 4.87% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2025 23:28 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) west of Harar, at a depth of 25 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 55 days ago (Feb 14 11:28PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.9 | 246 km W from Harar |
| 97 days ago (Jan 4 03:52AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.7 | 220 km W from Harar |
| 98 days ago (Jan 3 08:01PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.5 | 195 km W from Harar |
| 98 days ago (Jan 3 12:18AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 203 km W from Harar |
| 25 days ago (Mar 16 09:53PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.4 | 228 km W from Harar |
| 93 days ago (Jan 8 03:53AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.3 | 228 km W from Harar |
| 46 days ago (Feb 24 02:44AM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.3 | 182 km W from Harar |
| Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM (Addis Ababa) |
M 5.2 | 213 km W from Harar |
| 98 days ago (Jan 3 05:27PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.2 | 258 km W from Harar |
| 90 days ago (Jan 11 06:19PM Addis Ababa) |
M 5.2 | 235 km W from Harar |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Harari on the night of April 1, 2025 at 01:13 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 222km 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, 390 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Harari. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
