Latest earthquakes near Bishoftu, Oromiya today
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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.
Feb 14, 2025 11:28PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.9 Earthquake struck near Metahāra in Ethiopia.
Bishoftu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 364 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 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bishoftu roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bishoftu in 2025. A total of 247 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bishoftu 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 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 | 344 | 94.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 5.49% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2025 23:28 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) east-northeast of Bishoftu, at a depth of 25 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 16:22, 225 kilometers (140 mi) east-northeast 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bishoftu on the night of April 1, 2025 at 01:13 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 146km 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 16:22 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, 364 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bishoftu. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
