Latest earthquakes near Harar, Harari today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Harar, Harari, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Harar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Harar (also known as ሐረር), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Harar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Harar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Harar and elsewhere.
Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM
Unusually powerful M5.3 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Sunday Evening.
Harar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Harar, Harari 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 Harar in 2024. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Harar 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 Harar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Harar 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 Harar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Harar 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 Harar 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 Harar 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 Harar, Harari 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 Harar.
Nearest earthquakes from Harar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Harar, Harari. 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 Harar.
When was the last earthquake in Harar, Harari?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Harar 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 Harar, Harari in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Harar, Harari?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Harar 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 Harar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Harar, Harari?
In the past 10 years, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Harar. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.
