Latest earthquakes near Nazrēt, Oromiya today
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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.
Jan 4, 2025 03:52AM
Unusually powerful M5.7 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Debre Birhan in Ethiopia.
Nazrēt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 309 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 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nazrēt roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nazrēt in 2025. A total of 193 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nazrēt that year. The strongest had a 5.7 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 | 294 | 95.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 4.85% |
| 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 4, 2025 03:52 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 144 kilometers (89 mi) north-east of Nazrēt, at a depth of 8 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 16:22, 190 kilometers (118 mi) north-east of Nazrēt. It is the strongest earthquake near Nazrēt 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 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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nazrēt on the afternoon of February 7, 2025 at 12:57 local time (Africa/Addis_Ababa). The center of this earthquake was located 123km 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 16:22 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, 309 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nazrēt. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
