Latest earthquakes near Oromiya, Ethiopia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oromiya, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oromiya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oromiya (also known as Oromīya Kilil), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Oromiya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Oromiya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Oromiya and elsewhere.
Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM
Unusually powerful M5.3 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Sunday Evening.
Oromiya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oromiya, Ethiopia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oromiya in 2024. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oromiya 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 Oromiya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Oromiya 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 | 33 | 94.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.71% |
| 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 Oromiya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oromiya occurred on Oct 6, 2024 20:10 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 127 kilometers (79 mi) north-east of Nazrēt, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oromiya in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 25, 1906 16:14, 9 kilometers (6 mi) north-east of Goba. It is the strongest earthquake near Oromiya 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 Oromiya, 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 Oromiya.
Earthquakes by city in Oromiya
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Oromiya, Ethiopia.
Use this regional Oromiya earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Shashemenē, Ziway, Hāgere Hiywet, Waliso, Mojo, Āsbe Teferī, Metu, Āgaro, Kibre Mengist, Dembī Dolo, Fichē, Mendī, Āsasa, Genet, Metahāra, Dodola, Hagere Maryam, Bedelē, Nejo, Sebeta and Yabēlo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Oromiya.
When was the last earthquake in Oromiya, Ethiopia?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Oromiya on the afternoon of November 6, 2024 at 16:01 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 203km southwest of Shakiso at a depth of 70km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oromiya, Ethiopia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oromiya, Ethiopia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Oromiya on the afternoon of August 25, 1906 at 16:14 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 9km east of Goba at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oromiya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oromiya, Ethiopia?
In the past 10 years, 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oromiya. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 104 days.
