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Latest earthquakes near Goba, Oromiya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Goba, Oromiya, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Goba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Goba, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Goba Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Goba. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Goba 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.
Goba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Goba, Oromiya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Goba in 2024. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Goba 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 Goba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Goba 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 | 86 | 94.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 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 Goba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Goba occurred on Jan 27, 2017 19:29 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 162 kilometers (101 mi) west-northwest of Goba, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Goba in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 25, 1906 16:14, 9 kilometers (6 mi) west-northwest of Goba. It is the strongest earthquake near Goba 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 Goba, 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 Goba.
Nearest earthquakes from Goba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Goba, 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 Goba.
When was the last earthquake in Goba, Oromiya?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Goba on the night of January 3, 2025 at 01:22 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 233km north of Goba at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Goba, Oromiya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Goba, Oromiya?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Goba 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 Goba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Goba, Oromiya?
In the past 10 years, 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Goba. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
