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Latest earthquakes near Bishoftu, Oromiya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bishoftu, Oromiya, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bishoftu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bishoftu, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bishoftu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bishoftu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bishoftu and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2025 10:41AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning 159km from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Dec 30, 2024 01:20AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Night 151km from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.
Bishoftu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bishoftu, Oromiya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bishoftu in 2024. A total of 73 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bishoftu that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bishoftu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bishoftu 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 | 95 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.0% |
| 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 Bishoftu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bishoftu occurred on Jan 27, 2017 19:29 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 125 kilometers (78 mi) south-southwest of Bishoftu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bishoftu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 25, 1906 16:14, 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-southwest of Bishoftu. It is the strongest earthquake near Bishoftu 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 Bishoftu, Oromiya 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 Bishoftu.
Nearest earthquakes from Bishoftu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bishoftu, Oromiya. 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 Bishoftu.
When was the last earthquake in Bishoftu, Oromiya?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bishoftu on the night of January 3, 2025 at 01:22 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 131km east-northeast of Bishoftu at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bishoftu, Oromiya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bishoftu, Oromiya?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bishoftu on the afternoon of August 25, 1906 at 16:14 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 225km south-southeast of Bishoftu at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bishoftu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bishoftu, Oromiya?
In the past 10 years, 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bishoftu. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
