Latest earthquakes near Nazrēt, Oromiya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nazrēt, Oromiya, Ethiopia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nazrēt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nazrēt, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nazrēt Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nazrēt. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nazrēt and elsewhere.
Oct 6, 2024 08:10PM
Unusually powerful M5.3 Earthquake hit near Metahāra in Ethiopia on Sunday Evening.
Nazrēt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nazrēt, Oromiya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nazrēt in 2024. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nazrēt 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 Nazrēt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nazrēt 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 | 25 | 92.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 7.41% |
| 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 Nazrēt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nazrēt occurred on Jan 27, 2017 19:29 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) south-southwest of Nazrēt, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nazrēt in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Aug 25, 1906 16:14, 190 kilometers (118 mi) south-southwest of Nazrēt. It is the strongest earthquake near Nazrēt 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 Nazrēt, 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 Nazrēt.
Nearest earthquakes from Nazrēt
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nazrēt, 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 Nazrēt.
When was the last earthquake in Nazrēt, Oromiya?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nazrēt on the night of November 3, 2024 at 00:04 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 121km north-east of Nazrēt at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nazrēt, Oromiya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nazrēt, Oromiya?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nazrēt on the afternoon of August 25, 1906 at 16:14 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 190km south-southeast of Nazrēt at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nazrēt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nazrēt, Oromiya?
In the past 10 years, 27 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nazrēt. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 135 days.
