Latest earthquakes near Jimma, Oromiya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jimma, Oromiya, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jimma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jimma, it will show up within minutes.
Jimma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jimma, Oromiya in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jimma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jimma 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 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 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 Jimma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jimma occurred on Jan 27, 2017 19:29 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 202 kilometers (126 mi) east of Jimma, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jimma in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jun 30, 1919 09:56, 232 kilometers (144 mi) east of Jimma. It is the strongest earthquake near Jimma 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 Jimma, 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 Jimma.
Nearest earthquakes from Jimma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jimma, 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 Jimma.
When was the last earthquake in Jimma, Oromiya?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jimma on the night of May 13, 2024 at 00:36 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south of Jimma at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jimma, Oromiya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jimma, Oromiya?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jimma on the morning of June 30, 1919 at 09:56 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 232km south of Jimma at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jimma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jimma, Oromiya?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jimma. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
